Sociology: General (MA) College Teaching

Summary

Designed for students planning an academic career. MA graduates are eligible for most academic appointments at the community college level. The emphasis provides ideal preparation for students planning to seek a doctorate and an academic career at the college or university level.

Catalog Year

2023-2024

Degree

Master of Arts

Major Credits

33

Total Credits

33

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Program Requirements

Common Core

Macro-analysis of society as a system. Examines cultural, structural, behavioral, and ecological patterns of organization. Includes a focus on complex organizations.

Prerequisites: none

A survey and analysis of major scientific approaches to human social behavior.

Prerequisites: none

Appreciation of basic multivariable methods in the analysis of sociological data. Includes computer applications using SPSS and application to various social issues.

Prerequisites: none

An overview of sociological theory that spans the classical and contemporary traditions within the discipline and focuses on current theoretical issues and controversies within the field.

Prerequisites: none

An overview of pedagogical philosophies and approaches, course design, and practical skills for day-to-day classroom teaching to develop both effectiveness and excellence in teaching sociology. Includes development of teaching portfolio.

Prerequisites: none

Research/Methods Course(s)

Advanced-level introduction or review of social science research methods, including entire research process: problem definition, literature review, hypothesis development, method development, data collection, analysis, interpretation, and communication; focuses on quantitative methods.

Prerequisites: none

Restricted Electives

Choose 3 - 6 Credit(s).

The internship in college teaching is designed to provide opportunity to acquire supervised teaching experience in the college classroom and to explore a career in college teaching. It also serves as a vehicle for the student to become more aware of personal strengths and identify areas in which further growth is needed.

Prerequisites: none

Unrestricted Electives

Choose 6 - 9 Credit(s).

Prerequisites: none

Capstone Course

Choose 3 Credit(s).

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Prerequisites: none