MA Sociology and Criminology

The Department of Sociology and Criminology offers a program of study that leads to the Master of Arts degree in sociology and criminology. The goal of the program is to train students to use theoretical and methodological tools that will allow them to acquire and apply specific information to particular social problems or to improve the quality of life. MA students will be able to concentrate in either criminology or sociology. Graduates will be prepared for careers as evaluators, researchers, planners, managers, advisors, program directors and policy makers. The program will also provide a strong foundation for those who seek to pursue the Ph.D. in traditional sociology and criminology programs.