Overview
The program is one of only a few Sociology programs in the United States focusing on applied research. Students are trained in specific applied research skills such as data analysis, qualitative methods, quantitative methods, mixed methods, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and/or program evaluation.
Careers
Combined with course work in one of the four primary areas of specialization and a secondary area of specialization, graduates will be trained for employment in the following settings: the academy, industry, business, government, and/or non-profit agencies.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Theoretical Criminology
- Issues in Social Disorganization
- Seminar on Domestic Violence
- Social Inequalities and Reproductive Health
- Food Insecurity and Health
- Contemporary Urban Sociology
- Poverty, Homelessness and the Cities
- Seminar in Race and Ethnicity
- Class, Race, and Gender in American Society
- Advanced Spatial Sociology: Geographic Information Systems with Communities
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® iBT: 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- Three letters of recommendation, (where possible) at least two from academic sources regarding the applicant’s potential for success in the program.
- A 250-500 word personal statement identifying the area of research interest as it relates to the thematic areas of UCF Sociology, faculty with whom they would like to work with and a description of the applicant’s academic and professional experiences and goals.
- Résumé or Curriculum Vitae.
- A writing sample, at least 2,500 words demonstrating the ability to complete advanced graduate work.
- Applicants to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD.
- International: 32,281 AUD / year (≈ 22,988 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 32,281 AUD / year (≈ 22,988 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 9,358 AUD / year (≈ 6,664 USD / year)
Living costs
Orlando, United States: 1,560-2,723 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.