First Year:
Coursework:
- SOC 504 /Social Statistic
- SOC 505 / Social Statistics
- SOC 506 / Quantitative Techniques in Sociology
- SOC 508 / Logic of Social Inquiry
- SOC 510 /Sociological Theory
- SOC 501 / Proseminar (Autumn, Winter, Spring
- GRDSCH 501 / TA and RA Preparation and Conference
Expectations:
- Identify MA Advisor
- Develop MA Topic
- Explore collaborative research projects
Second Year:
Coursework:
- Graded electives
- SOC 700 / MA thesis credits (9 required)
- SOC 502 / Seminar on Teaching Sociology or an alternative pedagogy course
Expectations:
- Write MA thesis
- Join collaborative research project
- Plan coursework for the Ph.D. Training Plan
- Investigate funding options
Third Year & Fourth Year:
Coursework:
- Complete remaining SOC electives (4 required)
- SOC 800 / Dissertation credits
Expectations:
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Identify dissertation topic and PhD committee Chair
- Pass General Exam (Prospectus Defense)
- Ph.D. Training Plan
- Continue research collaborations
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Submit MA for publication
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Present MA at professional meeting
- Apply for funding
Fifth Year and Beyond:
Coursework:
- SOC 800 / Dissertation credits
Expectations:
- Defend Dissertation
- Apply for jobs
- Submit papers for publications
- Present at professional meetings
- Continue research collaborations