MA Course-Based Program
The course-based MA program in Sociology is an intensive year of study in core courses in theory, research design, research methods and statistics, followed by a Capping Project (SOC 900). Students must complete the online INT D 710 course in their first term to meet the Ethics and Academic Citizenship Requirement.
A supervisor will oversee the student's work in SOC 900, which includes a critical appraisal of the literature and formulation of a research topic in a subject area of interest. During the winter term, and concurrent with a course in research design (SOC 533), the student's topic is developed into a research project which demonstrates the student's ability to work in a scholarly manner.
The time required to complete an MA program will vary, however the course-based MA degree will typically be completed in 12 - 16 months.
Program Requirements
Students in the MA course-based program are required to take a minimum of 6 single-term courses at the 500 or 600-level, followed by *6 in SOC 900. Specific requirements include the following:
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SOC 533 Seminar in Research Design |
*3 |
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SOC 535 Seminar in Contemporary Sociological Theory |
*3 |
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SOC 515 Quantitative Methods in Social Research |
*3 |
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SOC 518 Qualitative Methods in Social Research |
*3 |
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Plus: |
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Two optional courses in Sociology or another department. Independent reading courses or courses outside the Faculty of Arts can be approved by the Sociology Graduate office. |
*6 |
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SOC 900 Part I Research Proposal SOC 900 Part II Project Completion (*3), usually take both Fall and Winter terms. |
*6 |
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Ethics Training - Complete INT D 710 |
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Total Program Credits: |
*24 |
The Department routinely offers additional graduate courses each year. Students can request variations of the required course to be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Students in the MA and PhD programs are also expected to attend a series of Professional Skills Workshops hosted by the Department.