Master of Arts in Social Sciences

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The MASS is a thirty-six hour program designed to provide students with a firm foundation in methodology and a comprehensive introduction to the theory and literature of their particular Social Science concentration.

Program Requirements

  • 3 hour Social Science research course,
  • 15-18 hours in a major Social Science field (currently Anthropology, History, or Sociology),
  • 6 hours in a secondary Social Science field,
  • 9 hours of electives, and
  • 3 hours Thesis or a non-credit Comprehensive Exam

All students must take at least 33 hours of course work.  Students may complete the degree by writing a for-credit Thesis or taking an additional 3 hour course and a non-credit Comprehensive Examination.  All courses must be 600 or above unless approved by the student's Committee Chair, the Program Director, and the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research.