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While the MA is a great launching pad into any of those careers, it's also the first step toward earning a PhD in Medical Sociology. In fact, because we don't offer a terminal MA in Medical Sociology, we've made it a specific concentration and a stepping stone to the PhD program.

Plan I (thesis option), as we call it, requires that you completes six semester hours of thesis research, a research-based thesis, and an oral defense.

Plan II (non-thesis option) is a nine-course online program that builds upon your professional experience. It's perfect if you already have an undergraduate degree but just want to diversify your skill set. No matter which track you choose, however, you can count on faculty and advisor mentoring as we provide you with opportunities to work as a teaching assistant or research assistant on projects, grants, or in various research centers.

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This Sociology program from The University of Alabama at Birmingham was ranked No. 1 in the nation among online master's in sociology programs by BestColleges.com.
Many careers within sociology are in high demand. Community service management careers—a common path for those with sociology degrees—will grow 18 percent over the next 10 years (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).

Programme Structure

Courses:

Applied Sociological Theory
Public Sociology
Sociological Practice
Social Capital and Social Networks
Consumer Culture
Sociology of Education

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Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Birmingham, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Minimum admission requirements are as follows:

A bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of 12 hours of social science coursework.
An overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.0, based on a 4.0 system, or a 3.2 GPA for the last 60 semester hours in a BA/BS program.
A 3.0 GPA in all previous graduate coursework.

Tuition Fees

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20220 USD / full

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Out-of-State

17670 USD / full

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17670 USD / full

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Funding

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