Gainesville,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Sociology in Gainesville United States | University of Florida
University of Florida
|
Gainesville United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,134
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Sociologists perform studies to examine the social dynamics influencing everyone's experiences, frequently aiming to enhance daily living and individual opportunities. Pursuing graduate education in sociology equips students with interpersonal abilities and technical expertise to structure data, convey research findings to both scholarly and general audiences, and produce thoughtful, well-crafted reports that benefit society. Our distinguished, globally-recognized faculty effectively guide graduate students through their academic journey, helping them establish themselves in academic and non-academic professions.
The Department of Sociology and Criminology & Law provides multiple graduate programs, including Ph.D. options in Sociology and Criminology, Law and Society, MA degrees in both fields, and a combined MA in Criminology/JD program. Additionally, the department collaborates with the School of Natural Resources and Environment to offer Ph.D. or MA degrees in Interdisciplinary Ecology. Exceptional undergraduate students can pursue accelerated BA/MA degrees in Sociology or Criminology, Law and Society.
These graduate programs train students for academic research and teaching roles or for practical research positions outside academia. They cultivate theoretical knowledge, research skills, and professional capabilities. The curriculum is structured to deliver essential theory courses early in the program, followed by quantitative methods and advanced statistics training to build foundational research skills. Sociology programs additionally mandate qualitative methods coursework.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Admission to graduate study is competitive and is based on evaluation of the total record of the applicant: statement of purpose, career plans, letters of recommendation, and GPA. Applicants generally have an undergraduate major or MA in Sociology, or have an undergraduate major or MA in a related social science discipline with substantial coursework in sociology.
The statement of purpose should describe the applicant's reasons for undertaking graduate study in sociology, including both educational and personal experiences that have influenced the decision to attend graduate school. It should also describe the applicant's future career plans. The statement should identify a potential faculty mentor they would want to work with and describe the planned area of concentration within sociology if it has already been chosen.
The most useful letters of recommendation are from college instructors who can address the applicant's readiness to do graduate work in sociology.
Official TOEFL scores sent by ETS (code 5812)
Official transcripts for each undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree completed or in progress sent by the university or college where the degree was earned
Upload a copy of your CV or resume. Pursuant to Florida Statute, your application requires inclusion of all post-high school education and employment, as well as information about ongoing international affiliations and research funding. Please ensure this information is included on your curriculum vitae (CV) or r'sum.
Upload a statement of purpose. You may send a longer statement of purpose to the Academic Assistant, Stephanie Hathcox.
Upload a writing sample.
For applicants with a bachelor's degree only, a minimum grade point average of B (3.0), calculated from all grades and credits after the semester where the applicant reached 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours is required.
For applicants from countries where English is not the ofcial language, a minimum score on one of these English Language Skills tests, IELTS - 6.0,TOEFL IBT- 80, PBT- 550.
The statement of purpose should describe the applicant's reasons for undertaking graduate study in sociology, including both educational and personal experiences that have influenced the decision to attend graduate school. It should also describe the applicant's future career plans. The statement should identify a potential faculty mentor they would want to work with and describe the planned area of concentration within sociology if it has already been chosen.
The most useful letters of recommendation are from college instructors who can address the applicant's readiness to do graduate work in sociology.
Official TOEFL scores sent by ETS (code 5812)
Official transcripts for each undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree completed or in progress sent by the university or college where the degree was earned
Upload a copy of your CV or resume. Pursuant to Florida Statute, your application requires inclusion of all post-high school education and employment, as well as information about ongoing international affiliations and research funding. Please ensure this information is included on your curriculum vitae (CV) or r'sum.
Upload a statement of purpose. You may send a longer statement of purpose to the Academic Assistant, Stephanie Hathcox.
Upload a writing sample.
For applicants with a bachelor's degree only, a minimum grade point average of B (3.0), calculated from all grades and credits after the semester where the applicant reached 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours is required.
For applicants from countries where English is not the ofcial language, a minimum score on one of these English Language Skills tests, IELTS - 6.0,TOEFL IBT- 80, PBT- 550.
Tuition
USD
30,134