What are the requirements for the graduate program in sociology at BSU?
The Masters of Art (MA) in Sociology degree from BSU is a program that emphasizes research. Students will take numerous statistics and methods classes, which provide them with marketable research skills and a solid foundation for completing a PhD elsewhere. The program requires 33 credit hours and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Students are required to complete Soc 600, 603, 681, 682, and 684. The remaining 18 hours may be earned by completing a thesis (worth up to 6 credit hours), institutional research certificate program (worth 15 credit hours), and/or electives. For more information about the MA degree, please contact the Graduate Director at 765-285-5977. For more information about the institutional research certificate program, please contact Dr. Donald Whitaker, Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness, at (765) 285-5974.