Courses at Ohio University

Master of Arts [M.A] [Sociology] From Ohio University

Athens, OhioLocation
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Master of Arts [M.A] (Sociology)

1 year
Full Time
On Campus

Field of Study

Ranked #501 out of 691 by THE Global Ranking 2024

$32,370 /Yr

  • MA in Sociology at Ohio University is offered as a 1.5-year program.
  • This university ranked #5 in Athens ranked Best College Town in Ohio in 2021 (Far & Wide).
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
  • The Master of Arts in Sociology at Ohio University seeks to train students for advanced graduate training or employment in a variety of applied settings.
  • The department maintains a strong emphasis on the theories and methods of the discipline while maintaining strengths in the areas of criminology/deviance, gender studies, and inequality.
  • A variety of opportunities exist for students to obtain training and experience both inside and outside the classroom.
  • Sociology faculty members are actively engaged in research and publication, provide leadership in regional and national professional associations, and have received numerous awards for teaching excellence.
  • Students are encouraged to apprentice with faculty members on research projects, teaching internships, and related professional experiences.
  • Students also may choose to work at various institutes and centers in the university or to participate in an interdisciplinary program such as international and area studies, women's studies, and environmental studies.
  • Students will demonstrate an advanced understanding and ability to use sociological paradigms, theories, and concepts.
  • Ohio University's graduate program in Sociology is designed to offer flexibility that permits students to maximize their unique interests and capabilities. 
  • Sociologists at Ohio University study how social behavior becomes organized, institutionalized, and transformed at the macro level of societal change, the micro level of individual belief and action, and everything in between.
  • The program supports the mission of the university and the College of Arts & Sciences "to advance the interrelated areas of teaching, research, and outreach in a learning-centered community" that "foster(s) creativity, scholarly discovery, and academic excellence."
  • The goal of this program is to provide training in foundational critical learning, analytical, and research skills combined with breadth and depth of knowledge about social, cultural, and behavioral processes and the diversity of human experience to prepare students with the knowledge and skills they need to be productive community members and citizens of the society in which they live.
  • The MA program consists of 32 credits.

Important Dates

EventApplication Date
General Application Deadline For Spring 2025 Intake Sep 1, 2024
General Application Deadline For Summer 2025 Intake Dec 1, 2024
General Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake Feb 1, 2025

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$32370

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Housing and Board$7740
Total Cost$7740

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in sociology or equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • A GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 is required to be eligible for the program.
  • Applicants should include statistics, research methods, and sociological theory in their undergraduate studies.

Indian Student Eligibility:

  • Students must complete an undergraduate degree with first-class in a relevant field from a highly ranked university in India.
  • Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.


Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

80 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

3.0 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

  • Submission of GRE scores is recommended but not required.
  • Duolingo English Test: 95

Required Document List

The following required documents are:

  • Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
  • Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
  • Statement of PurposeThis statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
  • Written Statement: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
  • Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
  • Writing sample: A writing sample such as a term paper.
  • ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

Ranking

202420232021

Times Higher Education logo
Social Studies 601 out of 997 in Global Ranking
( #47 out of 152 in USA 2024)

Similar Programs

ProgramImportant DateTotal FeesMedian Exams ScoreAction
General Application Deadline For Spring 2025 Intake (1st Sep 2024)
General Application Deadline For Summer 2025 Intake (1st Dec 2024)
General Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake (1st Feb 2025)
USD 32,370 /Yr
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL: 80
Application Deadline For 2024 Intake (15th Jan 2025)
USD 19,186 /Yr
  • PTE: 58
  • TOEFL: 79
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • Duolingo: 110
  • MELAB: 77
Application Deadline To Be Considered For Graduate Assistantship (1st Mar 2024)
USD 27,172 /Yr
  • IELTS: 6.0
  • TOEFL: 61
  • PTE: 48
First Consideration Application Deadline For May 2025 Intake (15th Jan 2025)
First Consideration Application Deadline For August 2025 Intake (15th Feb 2025)
USD 35,850 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 79
  • IELTS: 6
  • PTE: 57
Application Deadline For Spring Intake (7th Dec 2024)
Application Deadline For Summer Intake (13th Apr 2025)
Application Deadline For Fall Intake (12th Jul 2025)
USD 23,590 /Yr
  • IELTS: 6
  • TOEFL: 78
  • PTE: 50

Career and Placement after Course

The careers after graduation are:

  • Educator
  • Administrators
  • Consultants
  • PR Executives
  • Marketing Research Executive/Advertising Executive
  • Sociologist
  • Researcher
  • Probation Officer
  • Social Worker

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
Collegedunia $150 Scholarship ProgramScholarship per student$ 150/Yr$150Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
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YouAreWelcomeHere ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyApprenticeshipTypeTuition-Fee-Waiver
Scholarships in CaliforniaScholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000Level Of StudyApprenticeshipTypeCollege-Specific
Go Clean ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 3,500/Yr$3,500Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
R&D Systems ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 1,500/Yr$1,500Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based


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