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Master of Arts, Social Science

About the Program

The Master of Arts in Social Science is designed to take full advantage of an array of graduate seminars from the social sciences. Students enrolled in the program will work closely with the program director and an advisor from their area of emphasis in Anthropology (Hybrid), Political Science (Online), or Sociology (Online) — to customize a program of study that combines theory, methods, and content with practice.

Program Tracks

  • Applied/Public Service Track – The applied/public service track is for students who plan to enter applied or public service venues. Students must complete 6 hours of coursework that has an applied/public service emphasis (e.g. additional classes in methods, statistics, grant writing, program evaluation, public policy, or field research). Specific courses must be approved by the advisor and graduate director.
  • Research Thesis Track – The research thesis track is strongly recommended for students who plan to continue in graduate or professional education. The thesis may be theoretical or empirical and should represent the student’s knowledge of social science theory, methodology and substantive areas as well as the ability to conduct research. Data for empirical research projects may be qualitative and/or quantitative and primary and/or secondary in nature.

General Program Requirements

An area of concentration requires a minimum of 15 hours of coursework from within Anthropology, Political Science or Sociology. At least 50% of the courses applicable toward a graduate degree must come from courses at the 6000-level or above. Enrollment in courses outside history, political science, and sociology is limited to a maximum of 6 semester hours. Courses that are taken to fulfill a prerequisite for admission may not be used to satisfy elective course hour requirements

Program Contact Information

Baker A. Rogers, Ph.D., MSW
Graduate Program Director and Coordinator
barogers@georgiasouthern.edu
912-478-5731

Admission Requirements

  1. An undergraduate degree from an accredited, four-year institution (or a course of study that is the equivalent of such a degree).
  2. A statement of purpose expressing student’s aspirations.
  3. A favorable review by the Social Science Graduate Admissions Committee. 

*International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES accredited evaluation service and must be a course by course evaluation and include a GPA. (naces.org)

Deadlines

Fall

Priority: March 1*

Final: July 31*

Spring

Priority: October 1*

Final: November 15*

Summer

May 1*

*The application and all ​​required documents listed on the “admissions requirements” tab​ for the program must be received by the deadline.  If all required documents are not received by the deadline your application will not be considered for admission.

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Last updated: 9/26/2022

Contact Information

Office of Graduate Admissions
Physical Address: 261 Forest Drive
PO Box 8113
Statesboro, GA 30460
Georgia Southern University
Phone: 912-478-5384
Fax: 912-478-0740
gradadmissions@georgiasouthern.edu

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Georgia Southern University College of Graduate Studies

Office of Graduate Admissions • P.O. Box 8113 Statesboro, GA 30460 • 912-478-5384 • gradadmissions@georgiasouthern.edu