Program Overview
The Sociology at University of Nebraska Omaha is a MA programme in Social Sciences over 24 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 697 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 250 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Omaha, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Sociology programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Sociological Theory I
- Research Methods I
- Research Methods II
- Social Inequality
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Program-Specific Requirements
- Three (3) letters of recommendation
- It is preferred that at least two (2) of the letters are written by references who are familiar with your academic ability.
- Statement of purpose
- Outline your educational and professional goals, and describe how graduate work in sociology at UNO will help you achieve these goals. Please limit your essay to two double-spaced pages.
- Writing sample
- Provide a paper that is representative of your academic writing ability, such as a term paper, senior thesis, or other scholarly work.
- Resume
- Please highlight the education and employment experiences that are especially relevant to graduate work in sociology.
- Applicants for admission to the graduate program in sociology should present a minimum of 15 undergraduate credit hours in the following social sciences:
- Statistics, research methods, and social theory
- A minimum of six (6) additional hours of sociology or other social science courses
- Deficiencies in statistics, research methods, and/or theory can also be removed by taking undergraduate courses or through a program of independent study approved by the graduate committee.
- Students without the specific prerequisite courses may be admitted provisionally, but deficiencies should be removed in the first year of graduate study.
- All prerequisite courses must be passed with a grade of \xc2\x93B\xc2\x94 (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 697 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 250 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 697 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 250 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Nebraska Omaha 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 Nebraska Omaha
University of Nebraska Omaha
Omaha, United States
The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is a public research university in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. Founded in 1908 by faculty from the Omaha Presbyterian Theological Seminary as a...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months