Who should apply?

Anyone interested in attaining a practical Master’s degree that will enhance your job credentials in a variety of fields by providing important insights and skills that the experts say will contribute to your professional success

Why should you apply to this program?  

• This program of studies thoroughly prepares students seeking employment immediately upon graduation, or those wanting to advance in their careers.
• Skills in areas such as assessment and evaluation research and data analysis equip individuals for the growing demands of most work environments.
• Program graduates understand how to successfully guide their organizations to create a more inclusive environment to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse population and workforce.
• Small class size provides direct contact and support from experts and widely published scholars in the field.

Program Overview

The M.A. in Applied Sociology at WPUNJ is a 33-credit program designed for working professionals or new bachelor's degree graduates who want to fast forward their careers. In this program students get a competitive edge by learning the applied diagnostic and intercultural communication skills, and gaining important insights into diversity in the workplace and society, that the experts say are what they seek in hiring/promoting employees.

Because these skills and knowledge are of great value in virtually every occupational field, this Master’s program has demonstrated appeal in a variety of professional settings. These include, but are not limited to, departments of human resources or research and planning in banking, corporations, education, government, health care, insurance, marketing, and community and other nonprofit organizations.

Among the many possible positions available, graduates in applied sociology work in:

Human Resources
Impact Assessment
Market Research
Planning
Program Development
Program Evaluation
Community-Based Research

The Sociological Practice Association projects that employment for applied sociologists will grow faster than the average for all occupations in the foreseeable future. Improve your job prospects by becoming a trained evaluator.

For further information: Contact the Graduate Director, Dr. Vincent N. Parrillo at GRADSOC@WPUNJ.EDU or 973-720-3881

Online application forms can be found at http://ww2.wpunj.edu/admissn/gradf/graduate/

On average, those with a Social Science Master’s Degree earn 52 percent more per year than those with just a Bachelor’s Degree!