Starkville,
MS,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Sociology [Non Thesis] in Mississippi State United States | Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University
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Mississippi State United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
25,294
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Science program offers both thesis and non-thesis pathways. The non-thesis track mandates 36 credit hours of coursework (with 24 hours in sociology and up to 12 hours across two related fields). The thesis alternative requires 24 coursework hours plus 6 thesis credits.
Core requirements for the master's degree include:
Graduate Theory I
Research Design
Graduate Social Statistics I
Students work with their faculty advisor to choose their remaining courses.
Non-thesis candidates complete their program with a comprehensive exam during their final semester, testing knowledge in two domains: (1) methods/statistics and (2) theory. Thesis candidates fulfill this requirement through successful thesis defense, which serves as their final comprehensive evaluation.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A completed application form for graduate study at MSU
Official transcripts from previous institutions
A GPA of 3.00
An academic writing sample in English
Three letters of recommendation
A statement of purpose
We look at applicants as a whole package, including GPA, letters of recommendation, purpose statement, and fit for our program. As a general rule, a strong candidate will have a GPA of 3.0 or better and strong letters of recommendation.
An applicant must request an official transcript from the bachelor's degree institution and from each college or university attended following the bachelor's degree. If fewer than 60-70 hours were completed at the institution which awarded the bachelor's degree, an official transcript from the previous institution(s) is required as well. The department may require previous transcripts to verify prerequisites. The official transcript must be in a sealed envelope bearing the institution's return address with the Registrar's signature or stamp across the flap.
The Graduate School will accept electronic transcripts directly from Escrip. Electronic transcripts sent by Escrip should be sent to Mississippi State University, Graduate School.
A minimum TOEFL score of 79 iBT or IELTS score of 6.5 for admission
TOEFL score of 550 PBT
Considered proficient in English. Applicant is not required to enroll in an ESL course unless his/her academic program requires a higher test score.
Eligible for admission for any term and a graduate assistantship
An international applicant for Unclassified graduate status (non-degree-seeking) who is not from a country where English is the first language or who does not hold a baccalaureate or higher degree from a college or university where English is the first language must submit an appropriate TOEFL or IELTS score.
Official transcripts from previous institutions
A GPA of 3.00
An academic writing sample in English
Three letters of recommendation
A statement of purpose
We look at applicants as a whole package, including GPA, letters of recommendation, purpose statement, and fit for our program. As a general rule, a strong candidate will have a GPA of 3.0 or better and strong letters of recommendation.
An applicant must request an official transcript from the bachelor's degree institution and from each college or university attended following the bachelor's degree. If fewer than 60-70 hours were completed at the institution which awarded the bachelor's degree, an official transcript from the previous institution(s) is required as well. The department may require previous transcripts to verify prerequisites. The official transcript must be in a sealed envelope bearing the institution's return address with the Registrar's signature or stamp across the flap.
The Graduate School will accept electronic transcripts directly from Escrip. Electronic transcripts sent by Escrip should be sent to Mississippi State University, Graduate School.
A minimum TOEFL score of 79 iBT or IELTS score of 6.5 for admission
TOEFL score of 550 PBT
Considered proficient in English. Applicant is not required to enroll in an ESL course unless his/her academic program requires a higher test score.
Eligible for admission for any term and a graduate assistantship
An international applicant for Unclassified graduate status (non-degree-seeking) who is not from a country where English is the first language or who does not hold a baccalaureate or higher degree from a college or university where English is the first language must submit an appropriate TOEFL or IELTS score.
Tuition
USD
25,294