Overview
The Master of Arts in Sociology at Wilfrid Laurier University is a thesis-based graduate program designed to develop advanced research skills in sociological theory, methods, and analysis. Objectives include preparing students for academic careers, applied research, or policy roles through rigorous training in qualitative and quantitative methods. Unique features encompass community-engaged scholarship, interdisciplinary collaborations with criminology and social work, and opportunities for fieldwork in diverse social issues such as inequality, migration, and urban studies.
Career Prospects
Graduates are equipped for roles in academia, government, non-profit organizations, and consulting. Common pathways include pursuing PhD studies or entering professional fields like social research, policy development, and community advocacy.
Key Faculty/Staff
- Department includes experts in social theory, gender studies, and environmental sociology.
- Notable involvement from faculty specializing in Canadian social policy and global inequalities.
Unique Facilities or Partnerships
Access to the Laurier Library's extensive social science collections and the Centre for Community Research, Learning and Action. Partnerships with local NGOs, government agencies, and the Waterloo Region for applied research projects.
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