BA/MA in Sociology

University of Colorado - Denver

The Combined BA/MA (4+1) program in Sociology provides a coherent, progressive educational experience that prepares students for either entry to a master's level career or continued study in a PhD program. The BA/MA application process is competitive, as the program is designed for highly-qualified students who are capable of an expedited program. Students who apply for the 4+1 program should have Sophomore or Junior standing and completed at least 9 undergraduate credits in sociology. Students accepted into the 4+1 program choose from four options for their culminating project to complete the master's degree: either a 6-credit thesis a 3-credit applied experience plus a 3-credit paper an approved fifth graduate-level elective plus a 3-credit report or an extended coursework path (18 credits of electives, up to 9 of which may be taken outside Sociology) plus a final portfolio of representative work. The program also offers four concentration areas (Crime, Law & Deviance Health & Society Family & Social Services and Community & Urban Sociology) for students seeking specialization in high-demand career areas. These degree requirements are subject to periodic revision by the academic department, and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences reserves the right to make exceptions and substitutions as judged necessary in individual cases. Therefore, the College strongly urges students to consult regularly with their major and graduate advisor and CLAS advisor to confirm the best plans of study before finalizing them. While students are completing a BA degree in sociology, they may also complete some of the requirements for an MA degree in sociology by participating in the BA/MA program .

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