Johnson City,
TN,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Sociology- Applied Sociology in Johnson City United States | East Tennessee State University
East Tennessee State University
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Johnson City United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
15,120
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology provides two Master of Arts degree options. The general sociology track is designed for students planning to pursue doctoral studies, while the applied sociology focus prepares students for practical social research careers in both private and public sectors. Exceptional undergraduates may qualify for ETSU's Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's Program. Alumni have secured diverse roles including federal probation officers, treatment center directors, research analysts, survey specialists, juvenile facility superintendents, community college professors, and human services positions across Tennessee and nearby states. Many graduates have advanced to PhD programs at prestigious universities like University of Florida, North Carolina State, Virginia Tech, and others. For details, please reach out to the department's graduate advisor.
Total Credits Required - 36
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Graduate students whose native language is not English must submit one of the following: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Score of 79 (Internet-Based), Score of 550 (Paper-based). International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Score of 6.5.
A 3.0 overall undergraduate grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
An undergraduate major or minor in sociology. In lieu of this requirement, students who majored and minored in related subjects (social work, psychology, criminal justice) and who complete at least three (3) courses in sociology may be admitted under the condition that they enroll in and complete, with at least a grade of ''B'', two (2) upper-level undergraduate courses.
Three (3) letters of recommendation.
A 3.0 overall undergraduate grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
An undergraduate major or minor in sociology. In lieu of this requirement, students who majored and minored in related subjects (social work, psychology, criminal justice) and who complete at least three (3) courses in sociology may be admitted under the condition that they enroll in and complete, with at least a grade of ''B'', two (2) upper-level undergraduate courses.
Three (3) letters of recommendation.
Tuition
USD
15,120