Master of Arts

The MA degree is fueled by one-on-one teamwork with a faculty member. Combined with a set of core courses in upper level sociology, graduate students create a project or thesis based on original research. The MA Program in Sociology at CU Denver provides a coherent, progressive, educational experience that prepares students for either immediate entry to a master’s level career or continued study in Ph.D. programs. The program requires completion of 33 total credit hours, 27 of which are courses and 6 comprise the student’s comprehensive paper. The comprehensive paper is either a thesis or an internship with a final report.
 

MA Program Strengths

• Emphasis on Methodology - This program distinguishes itself, in part, by its strong emphasis on methodology.  All students are required to take 9 credit hours of research methodology and analysis (Research Methods, Quantitative Data Analysis, and Qualitative Data Analysis).
   
• An Urban Enviornment - The MA program in Sociology at CU Denver benefits tremendously from its location in a state capital and one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the U.S.  This dynamic context provides a natural classroom for teaching our specialties: Health & Society; Crime, Law & Deviance; and, Family, Social Services & Community.
   
• Institutional Connections - Our proximity and institutional connection to the top-rated University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (AMC) offer training opportunities as well, which are facilitated by engagement of departmental faculty with AMC medical researchers. In addition, strong integration of our faculty with the CU Denver campus community supports collaborative teaching and training efforts with faculty in the Departments of Geography, Anthropology, and Health & Behavioral Sciences.

Substantive Concentrations

In addition to education and training for sociology generalists, the program offers concentrations in three substantive areas.  To receive an area concentration, students must successfully complete three courses within the area.  Eligible courses are either within or outside the department, but the student may only take two courses outside the department. 

The 3 areas of concentration are...

Crime, Law, and Deviance

Health and Society

Family, Social Services, and Community

 MA Program Learning Outcomes
 Degree Requirements
 How to Apply 

If you have any questions about the Sociology MA program, please contact the Graduate Program Director:

Dr. Adam Lippert

Email:  adam.lippert@ucdenver.edu?
Phone:  303-315-2146
Office:  Lawrence Street Center, 1380 Lawrence Street, Suite 420 ??