Program Overview
The Sociology at University of Texas El Paso 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
- Tuition: USD 909 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 424 (Tuition (Module)) — In-State students
- Location: El Paso, 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
- Graduate Professionalization in Sociology
- Social Theory
- Quantitative Methods
- Qualitative Methods
- Advanced Measurement and Inference
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an accredited U.S. university or proof of equivalent education at a foreign institution. Generally, students should have a 3.0 (B) grade point average, or equivalent, particularly in sociology courses and over the last sixty hours of undergraduate work.
- Apply for admission
- Present admission exams
- Demonstrate how s/he intends to pay for school.
- Attach to the application the following documents:
- Official transcripts
- Certificate or degree candidate letter
- Resume
- Letter of intent
- 2 or 3 letters of recommendation
- Pay the application fee
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 909 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 424 (Tuition (Module)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 909 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 424 (Tuition (Module)) — In-State students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Texas El Paso 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 Texas El Paso
University of Texas El Paso
United States
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a public research university in El Paso, Texas, United States. Founded in 1913 as the State School of Mines and Metallurgy, it is the third oldest...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2018-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months