San Marcos,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Applied Sociology (Practicum) in San Marcos United States | Texas State University
Texas State University
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San Marcos United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
13,992
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Science (M.S.) program in Applied Sociology equips students for professional roles across government sectors, corporate environments, and non-profit institutions. This curriculum develops competencies in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, statistical evaluation, and impact assessment, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for evolving employment landscapes.
Participants will undertake a field-based research initiative to gather impact evaluation or assessment information relevant to organizational leaders. In a following semester, they'll produce a scholarly research document using this collected data. Approval of a practicum plan by the academic committee is mandatory before commencing the final research paper. While individual projects will differ, all will integrate the program's core focus areas—sociological research techniques, statistical applications, needs evaluation, impact studies, and proposal development—with the systematic examination of both numerical and narrative data.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university
official transcripts from each institution where course credit was granted
minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses)
background course work in sociological theory, statistics, SPSS, and social research (leveling courses will be required if student lacks sufficient background course work)
GRE not required
current resume or curriculum vitae
statement of purpose (two pages, double-spaced with the student's full name and contact information) that describes personal and career goals. Include academic interests and the relationship of this graduate degree to life/personal goals. Also, the statement should discuss the student's interest in this particular graduate program and the student's career goals after earning the degree.
IELTS (academic) - overall scores required 6.5 and minimum individual module scores of 6.0
TOEFL iBT - overall scores required with a 78 overall and minimum individual module scores of (19 listening, 19 reading, 19 speaking, 18 writing)
official transcripts from each institution where course credit was granted
minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses)
background course work in sociological theory, statistics, SPSS, and social research (leveling courses will be required if student lacks sufficient background course work)
GRE not required
current resume or curriculum vitae
statement of purpose (two pages, double-spaced with the student's full name and contact information) that describes personal and career goals. Include academic interests and the relationship of this graduate degree to life/personal goals. Also, the statement should discuss the student's interest in this particular graduate program and the student's career goals after earning the degree.
IELTS (academic) - overall scores required 6.5 and minimum individual module scores of 6.0
TOEFL iBT - overall scores required with a 78 overall and minimum individual module scores of (19 listening, 19 reading, 19 speaking, 18 writing)
Tuition
USD
13,992