Sociology - Brigham Young University - Provo

Sociology from Brigham Young University - Provo is a Campus Master Sociology degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. Program Purpose The program objective for the Sociology Master of Science degree is to produce graduates who have the following characteristics: Graduates know the research methods, computing skills, and advanced statistical and qualitative analytic techniques that form the basis for much social science research. Graduates have an in-depth understanding of the principal theories of sociology and how these theories may be used to elucidate key social issues and to frame research. Graduates have an in-depth understanding of the current state of sociological research and theories on at least one substantive social topic (such as one or more of the following: crime & delinquency, family, gender, community, race & ethnicity, education, migration, organizations, religion, etc.) These objectives are particularly suited for students who plan to become social researchers and analysts, who plan to pursue a Ph.D. in sociology or a related field, who plan to pursue a professional degree (such as a J.D. or an M.B.A.), or who plan to teach sociology at a community college level. Expected Learning Outcomes Graduates will have a broad understanding of sociology as a discipline and a deeper understanding of at least one substantive area within sociology. Graduates will be conversant in sociological theory, sufficient to participate meaningfully in current theoretical debates. Graduates will be able to design and conduct sociological research. Graduates will be able to present original sociological research or theory for a scholarly audience, both orally and in writing. View more details on Brigham Young University - Provo, UT . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Sociology courses.