Every student writes a master’s thesis as the capstone requirement of the program. Students are prepared to enter PhD programs or embark upon a career where they will use the knowledge, advanced research skills, and enhanced writing, critical thinking, and oral communication abilities gained in the master’s degree program.
In addition, an Applied Community and Economic Development Sequence in Sociology is offered jointly with the Department of Politics and Government and the Department of Economics through the Stevenson Center for Community and Economic Development.
This master’s degree sequence is designed to combine academic course work with paid internship/professional practice experience in community and economic development work. To apply for this sequence, students must be returned Peace Corps volunteers, have equivalent domestic or international experience with other agencies, or be planning on entering the Peace Corps. Please see the Stevenson Center for Community and Economic Development Web site for further details, coursework requirements, recommendation forms, and an application for this sequence.
Alumni of our master’s degree program have gone on to successful careers in nonprofit, service, and government organizations; educational administration; university-level or community college teaching; research positions; and careers in business and industry.
Many of our alumni have been accepted in PhD programs at universities such as the University of Chicago, the University of Illinois, Indiana University, the University of Minnesota, and Colorado State University.
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