Atlanta,
GA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Arts/PhD in Sociology in Atlanta United States | Georgia State University
Georgia State University
|
Atlanta United States
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Qualification
Combined Graduate / Doctoral Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,246
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
The Joint Master of Arts (M.A.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) program in sociology caters to students beginning graduate studies with a bachelor's degree, as well as those holding graduate degrees in non-social science disciplines.
This curriculum offers comprehensive training in sociological principles while allowing specialization in specific fields of interest.
Students gain foundational knowledge through diverse coursework covering various sociological topics, along with instruction in research methods, statistical analysis, and theoretical frameworks. Faculty expertise primarily focuses on six key specializations:
Gender Studies
Healthcare Sociology
Life Course Analysis
Race and Ethnicity
Sexuality Research
Urban Sociology
Situated in downtown Atlanta, the Sociology Department benefits from proximity to government institutions like the State Capitol and City Hall, as well as major cultural and economic hubs. This urban setting creates an exceptional academic environment that connects classroom learning with real-world social dynamics.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Statement of Purpose
Writing Sample
Three Letters of Recommendation
Transcripts (one from each institution attended)
GRE NOT required
Official TOEFL/IELTS Scores (international applicants only)*
For the Statement of Purpose, provide a concise statement of your research interests and how Georgia State University's Department of Sociology will help you to meet your educational and career goals. This statement should speak to how your research interests align with those of specific faculty member in the Department. This statement may also note any disadvantages or significant challenges you have faced in your path toward higher education. Your statement should be approximately 750 words.
For the Writing Sample, submit a of written scholarly work (such as a term/research paper, or scholarly publication) that provides a good indication of your analytical and writing skills.
Letters of Recommendation should be provided from former or current professors or from supervisors who have observed you in a professional capacity such as jobs, internships and/or volunteer positions. Documentation that the baccalaureate or a prior graduate degree was obtained in an English-speaking country
Completion of a University System of Georgia approved ESL program (case-by-case basis)
IELTS 6.0
TOEFL 60
TOEFL PBT 160
Writing Sample
Three Letters of Recommendation
Transcripts (one from each institution attended)
GRE NOT required
Official TOEFL/IELTS Scores (international applicants only)*
For the Statement of Purpose, provide a concise statement of your research interests and how Georgia State University's Department of Sociology will help you to meet your educational and career goals. This statement should speak to how your research interests align with those of specific faculty member in the Department. This statement may also note any disadvantages or significant challenges you have faced in your path toward higher education. Your statement should be approximately 750 words.
For the Writing Sample, submit a of written scholarly work (such as a term/research paper, or scholarly publication) that provides a good indication of your analytical and writing skills.
Letters of Recommendation should be provided from former or current professors or from supervisors who have observed you in a professional capacity such as jobs, internships and/or volunteer positions. Documentation that the baccalaureate or a prior graduate degree was obtained in an English-speaking country
Completion of a University System of Georgia approved ESL program (case-by-case basis)
IELTS 6.0
TOEFL 60
TOEFL PBT 160
Tuition
USD
24,246