GRADUATE STUDY IN SOCIOLOGY
The Masters of Arts program in Sociology at Ohio University seeks to train students for advanced graduate training or employment in
a variety of applied settings. The department maintains a strong emphasis
in the theories and methods of the discipline while maintaining strengths
in the areas of criminology/deviance, gender studies, inequality, and
social psychology.
A variety of opportunities exist for students to obtain training and experience
both inside and outside the classroom. Sociology faculty members are actively
engaged in research and publication, provide leadership in regional and
national professional associations, and have received numerous awards
for teaching excellence. We encourage students to apprentice with faculty
members on research projects, teaching internships, and related professional
experiences. Students also may choose to work at various institutes and centers
in the university or to participate in an interdisciplinary program such
as international and area studies, women's studies, and environmental
studies.
Ohio University's graduate program in sociology is designed to offer flexibility
that permits students to maximize their unique interests and capabilities.
The low student-to-faculty ratio promotes individualized attention and
contributes to the high completion rate of students in the program. After
completing the M.A., many students successfully pursue doctoral or law
degrees, teach at two-year colleges, or find employment in various government
and private agencies.