M.A. in Applied and Public Sociology

Duquesne University
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Course Info

Summary

Utilize social science theory and methodology to address public issues in the community. Expand your scope of orientation by translating theory and research into practical applications and policies accessible to the general public. It's time for bigger goals.
Our program emphasizes comprehensive methodological training with three distinct content areas of concentration:

Community and Social Justice
Health and Gerontology
Criminal Justice and Society
Much of this professional orientation in sociology is focused on working with community based organizations and public agencies aimed at social improvements in areas such as health, poverty, and community empowerment.

Career Outcomes

Our program focuses on teaching and understanding real world problems. This professional wing of academic sociology regularly places its graduates into a variety of positions at community based organizations and public agencies. This includes fields outside of academics, with the largest sectors in Private Not-for-Profit, Government, and Health.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, individuals receiving training in advocacy, grant-making and civic organizations should have good job opportunities, as jobs in these industries are expected to grow faster than the average for all industries.

About Course
Course Credential

Master

Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Course Availibility

Open

Course specific Intake

Rolling Admissions

Academics, GPA

Minimum GPA Level: 3

English requirements

IELTS: 6.5 TOFEL: PTE: Optional

Course Duration

2 years

Tuition Fees

USD$ 24048.00

*Price shown is for indicative purpose, please check with institution

IMP Notes

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Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Scholarships

Here are some scholarship that are available at The Duquesne University.

Combined Adrienne Marshall English Scholarship and Barry Marshall Science Scholarship

Value of scholarship

Tuition Fee Scholarship

Application details:

For further details, please contact the university website.

Eligibility requirements
  • Be students at the Beijing Huija Private School;
  • meet all entry requirements normally applied to the English Language Bridging course and the Bachelor of Science1 course;
  • not be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia; and
  • be liable for international full fees.
Who can apply:

All international

Combined Adrienne Marshall English Scholarship and Barry Marshall Science Scholarship

Value of scholarship

Tuition Fee Scholarship

Application details:

For further details, please contact the university website.

Eligibility requirements
  • Be students at the Beijing Huija Private School;
  • meet all entry requirements normally applied to the English Language Bridging course and the Bachelor of Science1 course;
  • not be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia; and
  • be liable for international full fees.
Who can apply:

All international