WPUNJ: Dept. of Sociology

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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 will contribute to your professional success and/or prepare them for more advanced study in sociology or related fields.

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, or those whose long-range goals include earning a Ph.D. (Read more)
Skills such as research methods, data analysis, and theory application equip individuals for the 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 Sociology at WPUNJ is designed to meet the educational needs of two sets of students: those who intend to apply the M.A. degree in non-academic or community college settings and those who wish to progress to a Ph.D. or other advanced degree programs. By offering courses in sociological research methods and applications, data analysis, and sociological theory, along with content courses centered on diversity, the WPUNJ Master’s in Sociology Program prepares students to work in such areas as human resources, business, social service agencies, and non-profit management, and to carry out survey research, needs analyses, and program evaluations. Graduates of this program are also prepared for further advanced study in sociology and other related fields.

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

Online application forms can be found at http://ww2.wpunj.edu/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!