Master of Arts in Sociology

Graduate Assistantships

M.A. Graduate Assistantships carry a stipend for two semesters (Fall and Spring) and a tuition waiver (not including student fees) for 9 hours each semester.

Students with assistantships:

  • must enroll in and successfully complete nine credit hours of course work each semester;
  • are expected to work about 20 hours each week
  • typically serve as teaching assistants to faculty members teaching large-enrollment courses. Depending upon department needs, students in their third and/or fourth semester