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Tuition USD 553 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 276 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 12 months
Deadline 2001-10-17
Delivery On-campus
Location Warrensburg, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Sociology at University of Central Missouri is a MA programme in Social Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Sociology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: USD 553 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 276 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  6. Location: Missouri City, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Sociology programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:

  1. Policy Analyst
  2. NGO Programme Manager
  3. Researcher
  4. Social Worker
  5. Diplomat
  6. Development Consultant

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Introduction to Graduate Studies
  2. Theories of Society
  3. Population Trends and Analysis
  4. Qualitative Research
  5. Internship in Sociology

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 2.75

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.75 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

To be accepted into this program, a student must have a minimum overall undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 and at least 15 hours of undergraduate sociology or related areas which must include upperlevel undergraduate social theory and upper-level undergraduate social research methods. A student without the 15 semester hours in sociology or related areas may be required to complete up to 15 hours of background courses in sociology prior to enrolling in graduate theory and graduate methods courses in this program.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 553 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 276 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 553 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 276 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Central Missouri directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About University of Central Missouri

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University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, United States

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University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2001-10-17
  • Start Date 2018-03-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months