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The Master of Arts in Sociology program at Western Michigan University's Department of Sociology primarily seeks to cultivate an in-depth comprehension of key societal structures and dynamics, emphasizing both academic research and instructional methodologies. This graduate program equips students with professional skills for diverse career paths including research, academia, public service, and corporate sectors. While the core curriculum emphasizes theoretical frameworks and methodological approaches, students can tailor their studies through elective courses and thesis work to specialize in their chosen field.
Grade-point average of 3.0 or better in undergraduate sociology courses.
Twenty-four semester hours in undergraduate social sciences, with at least fifteen semester hours in sociology, including courses in theory and research methods (applicants without the requisite hours of undergraduate sociology course may be permitted to make up deficiencies as a condition of matriculation).
Minimum English proficiency test scores:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 80 iBT
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: 6.5
Pearson Test of English, Academic Module (PTE): 54
Michigan English Test (MET): 57
Application deadlines:
Fall: April 1; Spring: August 1