Indianapolis,
IN,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Sociology in Indianapolis United States | Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
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Indianapolis United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,404
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Sociology Department provides a Master of Arts program. This curriculum includes a general sociology track, mandatory classes in advanced statistics, qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, and social theory, with an opportunity to specialize in medical sociology.
The Medical Sociology specialization prepares students for research and policy roles in healthcare organizations, mental health services, and social agencies, or for pursuing doctoral studies in medical sociology. The curriculum explores health, illness, disabilities, mental health concerns, healthcare systems, and health inequalities.
The 36-credit graduate degree can be finished in two to three years, with an optional thesis.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited U.S. institution or a certifiable international equivalent with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0). They should have five undergraduate sociology courses (or approved equivalents, with no more than two of the latter) with a GPA of at least 3.0. Our required graduate advanced statistics course has a prerequisite of undergraduate statistics with a grade of B- or better. The GRE test is not required
Three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with your academic abilities.
Official transcript(s) of all previous college and university work, documenting each course taken, grades received, and all degrees awarded.
Personal Statement: a 500-750 word essay on Why I want to enter a Master's Degree in Sociology.
Writing sample: a sole-authored writing sample (a recent term paper or report analyzing a social science topic).
International Students must also submit evidence of English language proficiency.
TOEFL iBT of 79-99 or IELTS of 6.5-7.0 will take the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) placement test. Admitted students with Duolingo scores (min. accepted score - 110) will also be required to take the EAP placement test.
IELTS - 7.5
TOEFL iBT - 100
Three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with your academic abilities.
Official transcript(s) of all previous college and university work, documenting each course taken, grades received, and all degrees awarded.
Personal Statement: a 500-750 word essay on Why I want to enter a Master's Degree in Sociology.
Writing sample: a sole-authored writing sample (a recent term paper or report analyzing a social science topic).
International Students must also submit evidence of English language proficiency.
TOEFL iBT of 79-99 or IELTS of 6.5-7.0 will take the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) placement test. Admitted students with Duolingo scores (min. accepted score - 110) will also be required to take the EAP placement test.
IELTS - 7.5
TOEFL iBT - 100
Tuition
USD
19,404