Graduate School

Specializations: Minor

Thesis: 30 Semester Credit Hours
Non-thesis: 36 Semester Credit Hours

Program Information:
The Master of Arts in Sociology seeks to develop your understanding of the dynamics of the social world. Our goal is to assist the student to see the less obvious, by instructing the methods and techniques of social science.

Career Opportunities:
Community Service Agencies, Advocacy Groups, United Way, Insurance Companies, Correctional Institutions, Court Systems, Public and Private Schools, Vocational Services, Insurance Firms, Banks, Service Industries, health agencies, local planning agencies and more.

Program Requirements:

• Personal Statement: Typed, minimum 300-word personal statement that describes your career goals, aspirations, and timetable for program completion

Thesis & Non-Thesis degree plans for curriculum outlines and catalog information.

Department Contact:
Department of Social Sciences
5201 University Boulevard,
Academic Innovation Center (AIC) 313
Laredo, TX 78041-1900
Phone: 956.326.2475
Email: graduateschool@tamiu.edu

Graduate School Contact:
Senator Judith Zaffirini Student Success Center 223
5201 University Boulevard
Laredo, TX 78041-1900
Phone: 956.326.3020
Email: graduateschool@tamiu.edu