• 专业概况
• 所属院系
• 中国学生入学要求
• 课程信息

专业概况

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The master’s degree program in sociology provides advanced training in the core areas of sociological theory and research methods, as well as specialized studies in a number of areas, including culture, gender, sexuality, political sociology, race/ethnicity, social movements, sociology of education, evaluation research, immigration, health and social psychology. Graduates of the program have gone onto careers in a number of fields, including program evaluation, policy research, marketing/consumer research, community college teaching, nonprofit sector management, international relations, community organizing and public sector research. Several graduates have furthered their education by gaining entry into Ph.D. programs and pursuing careers in academia.

Student Learning Outcomes

A. Theory

SLO 1: Demonstrate advanced understanding of the major theoretical perspectives in sociology concerning human actors, groups, organizations, and milieus.

SLO 2: Frame theoretically informed inquiries of social phenomena, and use sociological theory to understand social issues.

B. Research Methods

SLO 3: Demonstrate advanced understanding of epistemological and methodological approaches used in the study of social phenomena.

SLO 4: Utilize quantitative research methods to collect, analyze, and interpret data.

SLO 5: Utilize qualitative research methods to collect, analyze, and interpret data.

C. Specialization

SLO 6: Show mastery of a subfield within the discipline of sociology through an advanced knowledge of the historical development, published research, and perspectives within the subfield.

D. Professionalization

SLO 7: Communicate sociological knowledge and ideas through writing and oral presentations in department, college, university, and/or professional settings.

SLO 8: Demonstrate attributes appropriate for success in the field of sociology, including critical thinking, problem solving, persistence, and ethical judgment.

所属院系

进入哪个院系学习？ College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

中国学生入学要求

为来自中国的学生设计 Students must have completed a post-secondary degree equal to a U.S. bachelor's degree. English language requirements: IELTS Academic - International English Language Test System: 6.5 or higher; PTE Academic - Pearson’s Test of English: 58 or higher; TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language: Internet Based score: 79, Paper-based score: 550. We do not accept TOEFL ITP.

课程信息

学制：全日制(31 学分)

学费：US$8,472.00 (¥ 53,898) /年

开学时间：2022九月27日

申请截止日期：15-Oct-22

留学地点：College of Social and Behavioral SciencesSierra Hall, Room 401,18111 Nordhoff Street,NORTHRIDGE,California,91330, United States