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Learn skills to get an edge in today's tough job market with the

M.A. Degree in Applied Sociology

and/or a certificate in

Assessment and Evaluation Research Skills

 “I heartily endorse this program. It’s really impressive.”

      – Stephen Collesano, Vice President, Research and Development, AIU Holdings, Ltd.

“This is a well-thought-through and well-organized program.”

– Beatrice Anzur, Vice President, Human Resource Development,
            Saint Barnabas Health Care System

“I'm glad to see that the program has been carefully crafted. The core courses are perfect.”

– Catherine Correa, Director of Ryan White Title 1 Program/Divison,
                                 Department of Human Services, City of Paterson

                                                             See Spring 2010 Graduate Course Offerings

                 See videos below of professors talking about this program:

                                           Getting Started and Why You Should

                                            The Value of Internships      

                                            The Cutting Edge of GIS Mapping      

                                 Gaining Valuable Skills

                                                                            See also    Program Overview
                                                                                                Curriculum                                                                                                 Course Descriptions                                                                                                 FAQs

            On average, Social Science Master’s graduates earn 52 percent more per year
                than those with just a Bachelor’s Degree! (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Read what current grad students are saying

For further information: Contact the Graduate Director, Dr. Vincent N. Parrillo,

at gradsoc@wpunj.edu or call 973-720-3881.

Ready to apply now? Go to online application forms.

Congratulations to Lesleigh Campanale, who received her M.A. degree in sociology
in May 2009, shown here with Professors Charley Flint and Vince Parrillo.