Program Description

The Department of Criminology, Sociology, and Geography at Arkansas State University - Jonesboro offers a General M.A. Degree in Sociology and a M.A. degree in Sociology with a Concentration in Criminology. The program is designed to prepare students for entry into Ph.D. programs and provides skills and training necessary for employment as professional sociologists and in other related occupations.Some M.A. recipients go directly into teaching at the community college or high school level. Others enter the corporate, non-profit, and government worlds as directors of research, policy analysts, consultants, human resource managers, and program managers. Some may become program directors in social service agencies. Some outstanding students go on to doctoral programs after earning the M.A. degree. We are looking for students who are curious about the social world, academically dedicated, and committed to the examination of society.

Admission Requirements

• An overall minimum GPA of 3.00 in undergraduate Sociology courses.

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
6	6	6	6	6

Remarks:

• Official Transcript Required
• Official GMAT/GRE Score Reporting
• I20(Visa Letter) can be obtained only after submitting a bank statement with a balance of USD $23,000.