The Master of Arts program in sociology at Idaho State University has been existance since 1979. The program prepares you for professional employment or pursuit of a Ph.D. in sociology or related fields. We emphasize sociological theory, research methods, and analytical skills. Students work closely with faculty on research and teaching.

Our master's degree is geared towards general sociology; however, our faculty represents some specialty areas such as medical sociology, criminology, religion, social psychology, theory, family sociology and environmental sociology.

WHAT IS NEEDED TO APPLY?

• BA or BS degree
• 5 core sociology undergraduate courses
• GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) for the most recent 60 undergraduate credits
• GRE (waived if your GPA of 3.5 or higher)
• 3 letters of recommendation

You do not need to be a sociology major!

The program requirements consist of 33 credits, comprehensive exams, and the completion of a thesis. Visit this link to find out more about the Graduate Course Plan

Where have our students gone?

• Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Houston
• Assistant Professor of Sociology, College of Southeast Idaho
• Assistant Professor of Sociology, BYU- Idaho
• Instructor in Sociology, Boise State University
• Instructor in Sociology, BYU-Idaho
• Assistant Dean of Students, BYU-Idaho
• Academic Counselor, Southern Oregon University
• Demography Ph.D. Student. U. Texas, San Antonio
• Sociology Ph.D. Student, Utah State University
• Sociology Ph.D. student, University of Oregon
• Sociology Ph.D. student, University of Missouri
• Ph.D. student, Case Western Reserve University, Ohio
• Director, Market Research Company, Salt Lake City, Utah
• Statistician Demographer, U.S. Census Bureau
• Program Manager, Developmental Disabilities Agency
• Senior Research Analyst, Idaho State Patrol
• Executive Director, Help Inc.
• Alcohol Rehab Counselor, Pocatello
• Performance Analyst, Work Force Adjustment Board, San Diego, California
• Research Director, Private Research Institute, Ogden, Utah

Learn more about careers in sociology.

For more information, contact Dr. Gesine Hearn at heargesi@isu.edu.