$9,497 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Arts [M.A] Sociology
- The Department of Criminology, Sociology, and Geography at Arkansas State University - Jonesboro offers a General M.A. Degree in Sociology and an M.A. degree in Sociology with a concentration in Criminology.
- The program is designed to prepare students for entry into Ph.D. programs and provides skills and training necessary for employment as professional sociologists and in other related occupations.
- Some M.A. recipients go directly into teaching at the community college or high school level.
- Others enter the corporate, non-profit, and government worlds as directors of research, policy analysts, consultants, human resource managers, and program managers.
- Some may become program directors in social service agencies. Some outstanding students go on to doctoral programs after earning the M.A. degree.
- We are looking for students who are curious about the social world, academically dedicated, and committed to the examination of society.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $9497 | $9497 |
| Total Fees | $9497 | $9497 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 79 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 56 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree in a related subject from a recognized university.
- Applicants should have achieved a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale or a 3.00 GPA on the last 60 hours.
Indian Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.