San Diego ,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Sociology in San Diego United States | San Diego State University
San Diego State University
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San Diego United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
17,812
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Sociology Department at San Diego State University provides a Master of Arts program in Sociology. Graduates with an M.A. can continue toward doctoral studies across multiple fields or enter professional roles in research, education, and social advocacy.
This two-year curriculum consists of 10 courses, establishing a solid foundation in theoretical frameworks and research methodologies, alongside specialized seminars covering topics like criminology, racial studies, global trends, educational systems, media studies, population dynamics, migration patterns, and gender studies.
Program participants gain paid teaching and research experience by supporting faculty with coursework and projects. During their second year, students typically serve as teaching assistants, leading discussion sections for introductory sociology classes. Many also collaborate with professors on funded research initiatives, resulting in co-authored policy reports and scholarly publications. Students frequently present their independent and collaborative research at regional and national conferences, including gatherings hosted by the California Sociological Association, Pacific Sociological Association, and American Sociological Association.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
You will be asked to list the institutions you attended, dates of attendance, and any degrees earned. You will be asked to provide any test scores available or dates of any future tests. Graduate applicants with international coursework are required to submit transcripts (academic) and proof of degree (diploma/degree certificate) both in the original-language and an English translation, from all post-secondary schools attended, to Graduate Admissions. Transcripts/grade reports are required from all post-secondary schools attended. The student must have earned at least 30 units of coursework listed on the official program of study with a minimum grade point average of 3.0. Review the graduate requirements by Country web page for country-specific information. Failure to submit the required country-specific documents listed will result in your application being canceled. Official transcripts have been received indicating English as the principal language of instruction. All graduate and post-baccalaureate applicants (regardless of citizenship status) applying to SDSU from an international institution where the medium of instruction was not English must submit one of the following as proof of English proficiency:
TOEFL minimum score of 80 iBT, 550 PBT. IELTS overall score of 6.5 or higher.
TOEFL minimum score of 80 iBT, 550 PBT. IELTS overall score of 6.5 or higher.
Tuition
USD
17,812