Master of Arts (MA) in

Criminology and Public Sociology

Offered as Main Campus

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Goal of Program:

Program focuses on skills needed for social science related work, in particular: how to conduct evaluation research; how to write for non-academic audiences; grant-writing workshops; interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities; and extended discussions of the differences between academic culture and the cultures of community and not-for-profit organizations. Students gain real-world experience applying sociological methods and theory to contemporary social problems.

Program Highlights

• Encompasses rigorous analyses of the values, assumptions, and social structures within local communities and global systems.
• Strengthen students' ability to apply theory and methods to social issues, problems and policies.
• Provide students with professional training to seek employment in federal, state, and local governmental agencies as well as in private-sector organizations.
• Strengthen students' analytical, research and writing skills.
• Prepare students for professional and/or academic careers in Sociology, Criminal Justice and Criminology.

Program Audience

Program is designed for students with a passion for public involvement and a desire to understand the values, assumptions, and social structures within national societies and global systems.

Concentrations Offered:

• Criminology
• Sociology

Program Contact:

Dr. Christina Lanier
E-mail: lanierc@uncw.edu
Phone: 910-962-7691

Program Information:

Enrollment	Part-Time or Full-Time
Instruction Method	Face to Face
Intended Time to Degree	2 yrs Full Time / 5 yrs Part Time
Required Credit Hours	34 hrs