This program is no longer accepting new students. Degrees must be earned by August 2025.
The 文学硕士 degree in Applied 社会学 emphasizes research skills necessary in many professions. M.A. degree may serve as professional training for students seeking employment in federal, state and local government agencies or in private-sector organizations. 此外,M.A. program provides excellent training in the fundamentals of sociology for students who wish to pursue a Ph.D. 在社会科学领域. The program provides students with training in theory and methods, as well as opportunities to participate in three areas of concentration: General 社会学 , 刑事司法 , 妇女研究.
项目的亮点
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本科专业1000+
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全职教师23人
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PH.D STUDENTS CURRENTLY ENROLLED 12
职业生涯
Check out these ideas from ODU Career Development 服务s 和 Occupational Information Network (O*NET). A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, 一半的收入低于.
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.
Social and 社区 服务 Managers
计划, 直接, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, 项目要求, 和福利. Work may involve 直接ing social workers, counselors, or probation 办公室rs.
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
Conduct hearings to recommend or make decisions on claims concerning government programs or other government-related matters. 确定责任, 制裁, 或惩罚, or recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or settlements.
Police Identification and Records Officers
Collect evidence at crime scene, classify and identify fingerprints, and photograph evidence for use in criminal and civil cases.
需求
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Must have completed at least 12 hours of undergraduate work in sociology or criminal justice, including courses in theory, 研究方法, 和统计数据. The 研究生 Record Examination is required for all applicants.
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Those who fail to meet one or more of the above requirements may be admitted as provisional students by the graduate program committee.
For 入学 to the Applied 社会学 Program
Students must hold a bachelor’s degree with at least a 3.00分,平均4分.00比例尺.
成本
Estimated rates for the 2023-24 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.
省钱的方法
Here are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending ODU. For more information visit University Student Financial aid