Sociology: master degree records.

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Official classification: Sociology, General.

A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, and applications to the study of specific social groups, social institutions, and social problems.

Review sociological theory, research methods and any specialization on the institution course list. A sociology award does not establish a social work qualification or professional recognition.

Check the required prior qualification, subject preparation and any research or professional focus. A historical master award does not establish entry eligibility, duration, delivery mode or current openings.

Source: connected NCES IPEDS first-major completion records, exact CIP 45.1101, award level 7. This list does not rank institutions or measure admissions capacity.

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