September, 2025
From January, 2025 to October, 2025
Open
The Department of Sociology and
Anthropology offers graduate-level instruction for the Master of Arts in
Sociology, minors in Sociology and Gerontology, and a Certificate in Applied
Social Research. The thesis research master's degree program in Sociology at
MTSU, effectively prepares graduates that intend to pursue further,
doctoral-level academic study or seek employment in non-academic and applied
settings in the public, private, and non-profit economic sectors. With
relatively small classes, a low student-faculty ratio, and funding
opportunities, the program offers students quality interaction with
award-winning faculty, along with opportunities to collaborate on the
presentation and publication of academic and applied research. Specialized
training and experience are available in public/applied sociology,
criminology/deviance, medical sociology, research methods, sex/gender, social
gerontology, and work and organizations, among other areas. The program
supports full- and part-time students and offers competitive funding
opportunities to support tuition, travel, and research.
Career Path
MTSU students on the academic
track receive the research and theoretical training necessary to become
successful doctoral students and have a high rate of acceptance at various
doctoral programs Potential professions includes; include Attorney, College
professor/high school teacher, Community developer, Consultant, Counselor, Criminologist,
Demographer, Director of research, Gerontologist, Human resource manager, Policy
analyst, Research analyst.
Middle Tennessee State University will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12-year education, or English is designated as the primary and official language and the principle language of instruction. If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit
1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.
From January, 2025 to October, 2025
Open
From January, 2025 to October, 2025
Open
From May, 2025 to June, 2026
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