Master of Arts in Sociology and Social Anthropology
Academic titleMaster of Arts in Sociology and Social Anthropology
Course descriptionThe normal program is made up of five full credits. A thesis (SOSA 9000.00, SOSA 9001.00), worth two credits, is required as are the following classes: Graduate Seminar (SOSA 5200.06) and Area Examination (SOSA 5300.06). An elective class (or two one-half credit classes) approved by the Graduate Education Committee constitute the final credit
An examination in the student's chosen area of specialization as well as defense of a thesis proposal are required
SOSA 5001.03: Quantitative Analysis for the Social Sciences I.
SOSA 5002.03: Quantitative Analysis for the Social Sciences II.
SOSA 5003.03: Contemporary Perspectives in Ethnography.
SOSA 5004.03: Advanced Issues in Economy, Work and Development.
SOSA 5005.03: Advanced Issues in Social Justice and Inequality.
SOSA 5006.03: Advanced Issues in Critical Health Studies.
SOSA 5007.03: Tourism and Development.
SOSA 5011.03: Advanced Issues in Social Theory.
SOSA 5012.03: Special Topics in Sociology and Social Anthropology.
SOSA 5031.03: Social Policy Research Seminar.
SOSA 5060.03: Advanced Social Analysis.
SOSA 5072.03: Naturalistic Approaches to the Social Sciences.
SOSA 5200.06: Graduate Seminar.
SOSA 5300.06: Area Examination.
SOSA 5510.03: Graduate Readings in Sociology and Social Anthropology.
SOSA 5520.03: Graduate Readings in Sociology and Social Anthropology.
SOSA 5530.06: International Development Studies Through the Shastri Summer Institute in India.