University Park,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Sociology- Health and Life Course in University Park United States | Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania State University
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University Park United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
43,266
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
For decades, sociology has focused on examining the societal factors that contribute to poor health outcomes and the mechanisms that sustain these relationships across diverse circumstances. Penn State's sociology department stands at the forefront globally in researching health-related social dynamics. Their work explores connections between health and various social elements including family structures, migration patterns, life stages, and societal stratification systems. Both physical and mental wellbeing are shaped by societal influences and embedded in collective processes. Our wellbeing depends on interpersonal relationships, demographic attributes (such as race, ethnicity, and gender), geographic location, economic standing, and engagements with societal structures (like family units, educational institutions, religious organizations, and healthcare networks). These social health factors create significant disparities in wellbeing, disease susceptibility, exposure to violence, and mortality rates.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Three letters of recommendation are required for admission. Your references will be contacted electronically to complete a recommendation for you. In addition, they should either copy and paste a formal letter of recommendation into the comments section of the electronic form OR mail a formal letter directly to the program. A personal statement and at least one writing sample should be uploaded when completing the online application. Transcripts: Applicants are required to electronically upload copies of transcripts (or equivalent documents for institutions outside the U.S., e.g., degree/study certificates, diplomas, etc.) from all post-secondary institutions attended, in the language of instruction (and copies of an official English translation if English is not the language of instruction). Official GRE and TOEFL (International Applicants Only) scores should be sent electronically from ETS to the Graduate School. International applicants must take and submit scores for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), with the exceptions noted below. The minimum acceptable score for the TOEFL is 550 for the paper-based test, 213 for the computer-based test, or a total score of 80 with a 19 on the speaking section for the Internet-based test (iBT). Applicants with iBT speaking scores between 15 and 18 may be considered for provisaaional admission, enrollment, and, if necessary, remedial course work. The minimum composite score for the IELTS is 6.5. Revised TOEFL PBT July 2017 and later 60
Tuition
USD
43,266