Sociology MA
Admission Requirements
- Solid undergraduate preparation with a range of competence similar to that demanded of Major students at Concordia, and a minimum B average in their undergraduate studies.
- Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the English language proficiency page for further information on requirements and exemptions.
- Language Requirements. Thesis proposals which depend on special linguistic skills will be accepted only from students competent in the appropriate languages.
Additional Admission Requirements
Qualified applicants requiring prerequisite courses may be required to take up to 12 undergraduate credits in addition to and as a part of the regular graduate program. Admission into the program is on recommendation of the Graduate Studies Committee.
Degree Requirements
Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 45 credits.
Please see the Sociology and Anthropology Courses page for course descriptions.
Sociology MA (45 credits)
| 45 | credits chosen from one of the following options: MA in Sociology with Thesis - Primary Research (Option A) MA in Sociology with Thesis - Bibliographic Research (Option B) |
| Additional courses may be taken from outside the program, subject to the advice and approval of the students supervisor or the Graduate Program Director. |
MA in Sociology with Thesis - Primary Research (Option A) (45 credits)
| 18 | credits of Required Courses: |
| 6 | credits of Elective Courses chosen from the Sociology MA Selected Topics list |
| 21 | credits: |
MA in Sociology with Thesis - Bibliographic Research (Option B) (45 credits)
| 15 | credits of Required Courses: |
| 12 | credits of Elective Courses chosen from the Sociology MA Selected Topics list |
| 18 | credits: |
Sociology MA Selected Topics
Additional Degree Requirements
Credits. Additional courses may be taken from outside the program, subject to the advice and approval of the student's supervisor or the Graduate Program Director.
Supervision. Students are assigned an interim advisor upon admission. Students in the thesis option must select their permanent advisor by the beginning of the second term, along with a second committee member. Their thesis is evaluated by the two-person committee and a third examiner. Students in the non-thesis option select a permanent advisor by the beginning of the second term, and their final research papers are evaluated by the advisor and a second examiner.
Language Requirement. A working knowledge of English and French is recommended, although written work may be submitted in either language. Where appropriate, students are encouraged to acquire competence in the language of the community they choose to study; this may be achieved in the context of ANTH 640
Note 1. All students are required to plan courses related to their own interests with the help of advisors.
Note 2. All students are required to take 3 credits of SOCI elective studies.
Note 3. No more than 3 credits of elective studies taken outside the Department of Sociology and Anthropology may be credited towards the degree.
Academic Regulations
- Academic Standing. Please refer to the Academic Standing section of the Calendar for a detailed review of the Academic Regulations.
- Residence. The minimum period of residence is one calendar year (3 terms) of full-time graduate study or the equivalent in part-time study.
- Time Limit. Please refer to the Academic Regulations page for further details regarding the Time Limits.
- Graduation Requirement. In order to graduate, students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.70.