Master of Science in Applied Sociology
http://www.utdallas.edu/epps/sociology/
Faculty
Professors:
Paul Jargowsky, Richard K. Scotch, Paul Tracy
Associate Professors: Bobby C.
Alexander, Sheryl Skaggs
With an emphasis on the acquisition
of theoretical knowledge and social research skills, the MS degree in Applied
Sociology is designed to prepare students for careers in policy analysis,
program development and evaluation, and quantitative and qualitative data
analysis. As public, private and
nonprofit organizations attempt to maximize their human and monetary resources,
they often seek professionals with specialized skills to assess program demands
and viability, evaluate program success, direct change and inform policy. Graduates of the MSAS program are
trained to fill such roles and effectively apply their knowledge and skills in
employment areas including healthcare, local, state and national government,
nonprofit social services, community activism, marketing research, human
resources and business administration.
Although the MA in Applied Sociology
is a terminal degree program, a number of our graduates have transitioned into
UTD’s Doctoral program in Public Policy and Political Economy, as well as
external sociology doctoral programs throughout the country. The program is open to full-time and
part-time students, with many of our classes offered in the late afternoon and
evenings. Students may enter the
program in the fall, spring or summer semesters.
Facilities
Students
have access to the computing facilities in the
Prerequisites
There
are no required prerequisite courses in sociology for the Applied Sociology
program, although prior coursework in social theory, research methods, and
social statistics are desirable. Prospective students with concerns about their
preparation for the Applied Sociology program are encouraged to consult with
the program coordinator.
Grading Policy
In order to qualify
for graduation, students must maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average in
their degree program’s core courses plus an aggregate grade point average
of 3.0 for all graduate courses taken in the student’s degree program at
UT Dallas.
Degree Requirements
The
University’s general degree requirements are discussed here.
The
Master of Science (M.S.) in Applied Sociology has three components and requires
the completion of 36 semester credit hours: 12 credit hours of core courses in
Applied Sociology and EPPS, 15 credit hours of Applied Sociology guided
electives, and 9 credit hours of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences (EPPS)
electives. Students must achieve at least a 3.0 grade point average in the
Applied Sociology core courses and an overall grade point average of 3.0 to
graduate.
Core Courses in Applied Sociology and
EPPS (12 hours):
EPPS 6313 Introduction to
Quantitative Methods
SOC 6312 Social-Economic Theories
SOC 6350 Social Stratification
EPPS 6346 Qualitative Research Methods
Or EPPS 6310 Research Design I
Applied Sociology Guided Elective
Courses (15 hours):
Any
graduate-level courses with a SOC prefix outside of the core may be applied to
this requirement. Students may apply other graduate courses from the
Social Science Electives (9 hours):
Any
graduate-level courses in the