Sociology, Master of Arts (M.A.)

This program is not currently accepting new students.

Degree Requirements

Required Courses

Course Number	Title	Credits
SOC B1002	Qualitative Methods	3
SOC B1003	Analyzing Evidence 1	3
SOC B1004	Analyzing Evidence 2	3
SOC V0100	Development of Sociological Theory	3
SOC V0200	Sociological Thinking	3
SOC V0300	Capstone Seminar	6

SOC V0300: or, for thesis students, two independent studies

Elective Courses (12 credits)

Course Number	Title	Credits

Total Credit Hours: 33

Additional Requirements

The student may take up to twelve (12) elective credits of graduate courses in other Divisions and at other CUNY Colleges, subject to the approval of the MA Program Director.

Required Comprehensive Examination: The candidate must pass a written comprehensive examination.

Capstone Paper: Required.

Thesis Option: A student may request, under certain circumstances, to write a thesis instead of a capstone paper.