Applied Sociology, MS

Program Description

The Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice offers the MS degree in Applied Sociology emphasizing practical and theoretical knowledge in the areas of industrial and organizational sociology and focusing on the acquisition of social research skills, theory application and practical field experience. Students are prepared for employment in industry; non-profits; federal, state and local government agencies; and to pursue a doctorate. Thesis and non-thesis options are available.

Departmental faculty are committed to providing students with opportunities for academic and professional development and believe that individuals continue to develop their expertise throughout their careers. The MS program provides a variety of opportunities to engage in scholarly and professional development activities outside the classroom, including participation in professional conferences, internships, and applied projects. Students are encouraged to become active members of national, regional, and state academic and professional associations, and to participate in as many of these development activities as possible while at Clemson in order to build network contacts in the discipline before graduation.

Students selecting the thesis option complete and publicly defend a project representing a significant contribution to the body of knowledge in the discipline that is the focus of the thesis project. Students selecting the non-thesis option must pass a departmentally administered comprehensive examination.

Additional information about the MS in Applied Sociology may be found here: MS App Soc.