
The Graduate Program in Sociology
The Department of Sociology offers graduate courses and research opportunities leading to the M.A. degree. Competitive graduate assistantships are available. Our degree program is designed to prepare students for teaching and research in sociology, for positions in public and private agencies, and for advanced study leading to the PhD.
Information for Prospective Students:
- How to Apply
- Graduate Assistantships
- Accreditation in Teaching
- Why A Master's Degree in Sociology (ASA Task Force on the Masters Degree)
- Why a Master's Degree in Sociology from NIU
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