Philadelphia,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Professional Science Master's in Applied Sociology - Data Analysis in Philadelphia United States | Temple University
Temple University
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Philadelphia United States
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Qualification
Professional Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
23,529
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Professional Science Master's (P.S.M.) in Applied Sociology prepares students as research experts across various social research methodologies and data analysis techniques. The curriculum includes required courses in research design, quantitative and qualitative methods, and research ethics, supplemented by elective method courses. Gain expertise in diverse social research approaches through Temple University's College of Liberal Arts PSM in Applied Sociology. Investigate social patterns and settings using multiple theoretical and practical frameworks, with a strong focus on statistical and data interpretation. Cultivate the versatile skills required for conducting applied research in both public and private sectors, including government organizations. This 31-credit ASA-affiliated program provides comprehensive training through core courses covering data analysis, qualitative techniques, research design, ethical considerations, and statistical methods. The program encourages interdisciplinary engagement through seminars in fields such as anthropology, criminal justice, gender studies, urban studies, history, political science, and psychology.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A baccalaureate degree is required.
Statement of Goals: Approximately 500 to 1,000 words include your interest in Temple's program, your research goals, your future career goals, and your academic and research achievements.
Standardized Test Scores:
GRE: Required.
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 100
IELTS Academic: 7.0
Writing Sample: The writing sample should demonstrate your ability to conduct research and write a scholarly paper. The paper may be on any topic, and no more than 25 pages in length. It must be fully referenced according to a professional and scholarly style.
Resume: Current resume or curriculum vitae required.
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
Statement of Goals: Approximately 500 to 1,000 words include your interest in Temple's program, your research goals, your future career goals, and your academic and research achievements.
Standardized Test Scores:
GRE: Required.
Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:
TOEFL iBT: 100
IELTS Academic: 7.0
Writing Sample: The writing sample should demonstrate your ability to conduct research and write a scholarly paper. The paper may be on any topic, and no more than 25 pages in length. It must be fully referenced according to a professional and scholarly style.
Resume: Current resume or curriculum vitae required.
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.
Tuition
USD
23,529