julesevar

Does anyone have any information about the MA/PhD in American Culture Studies from Bowling Green State University? I have reviewed their online information and I like what I have read about the program, just wondering if anyone here had any thoughts?

I think this is a very interesting topic. I have begun to research queer theory and sociology and would be interested to learn more about graduate programs and or professors in this area. While I am not opposed to statistics, I would prefer not to take any more than one such class in graduate school. I have been researching programs and many require two or three statistics classes. So, anyway what types of authors and articles would you suggest reading? I just bought a book called Queer Theory/Sociology that addresses some of this.

Sounds good!

WSU looks good. Thanks for responding.

Yeah, it is a question I am personally reviewing. I don’t really understand what your link is about. I don’t need help writing a paper at this time. Thank you for responding as I wanted to post this in a sociology grad forum. I pretty much have decided to apply to a ma program where I can work full time and go to school part time due to family obligations I have.

So what types of statistical knowledge is recommended for research careers? I qualify for state jobs now as a research analyst, but need to work up my skills to pass the written portion of the application/interview as I have interviewed in the past a few years ago. I would be interested in knowing what you did for the federal government as well- thanks for responding.

I have wanted to pursue a Master's in Sociology to see if I would eventually get a PhD. I already have a Master's degree in Public Affairs and work at a non-profit. I have looked at the various schools I am interested in to see what kind of jobs that PhD's have been getting and it seems that many students at the MA and PhD level are working in government and non-profits in various roles. These roles really don't require a PhD in my opinion. So I have been tossing around various ideas in my head about pursuing a MA. I am also an older student. At 49 years of age I may bee to "old" to do anything with Sociology that I don't already do. I have been advised by some people to just go online and take some coursera courses in the statistical realm to look for research positions in state government. Any thoughts for me on this topic?

I am seeking programs that aren't focused on statistics. Any good suggestions for programs that focus more on historical and qualitative methods? So far I like what I have seen in the curriculum in the New School and Binghampton University. My ultimate goal is to get a PhD, but masters programs are ok as well with me. My interests include political sociology, gender and theory (modern, postmodern and queer). If you have any suggestions, feel free to let me know and thank you! - Jules

I am sure they do. I don't know the details of why they are closing the program. I'm not in the program. Thanks

I live in Missouri and found out that The University of Missouri is no longer going to have a PhD program in Sociology. Probably not on the radar for many on this forum but concerning.

Thoughts on the Lindenwood program? https://www.lindenwood.edu/academics/academic-schools/school-of-humanities/our-programs/master-of-fine-arts-in-writing/ It is fully online at a good price. Also you don't have to declare an emphasis.

What I find Ironic is that some of the schools of social work charge "alot" for tuition, but for clinical social work MSW they are all about the same classes for the most part. I don't know much about scholarships but I question paying for an expensive option verses an in-state school. It seems to be all about "billing" for work done when a person gets their LCSW. I am interested in getting a MSW but am probably going to have to work the whole time I get it. I have a year of experience in the field and question my own "privilege" every day I get another person wanting something for nothing. So my empathy may be lacking, but I think I would make a good therapist. I also don't really see a connect with the clinical side and doing low paying jobs for "experience". Thoughts- a friend told me that I may not have the empathy for being a therapist as I tend to see things in a pragmatic sort of way, which can be described as a tad more conservative. Anywho......

Most m.s.w. Programs only require a statistics course to apply. Gre is not usually considered at all.

You might want to ask the school if they do rolling admissions or if they just wait until the deadline and look at all the candidates at once. Good luck!

Looking for departments that have a focus on Environmental Sociology as well as Political Sociology. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you, Jules.

Anyone ever attend their one year PTP program and if so, thoughts on the program? - Thanks, Jules

You have to send all your transcripts via lsac.org so I hope that answers your question!

Well a lot of the top programs in sociology seem to make you take a lot of statistics. I would research the programs themselves and see if the quantitative people are doing social movements, etc.

How do you know? And if you aren't lucky enough to land "money" to pay for the Coumbia MA program which is over $50,000 for the one year you will have to take out private loans. I have looked at both programs and it looks like the New School has an excellent Master's program, which can be done part time. This allows the student to work while in school, which I am not sure how taking 15 graduate hours a semester could be done while also working at the same time. I am sure you can find out the outcomes for both schools by asking the school. I was admitted to the New School in the 1990's. I didn't end up going there but I believe they are offing more scholarship now than then, their web site says most get 40% of tution. My 2 cents worth.

I am curious as to what types of jobs besides college Professor do MA and PhD's in American studies get? I am interested in applying the next go round for Fall 2021. I will most likely go for a Master's first and then decide if I will apply for Phd programs (that is assuming I get into a Master's program).

I tend to think that online programs are somewhat of a "cash cow" for a University. What are your thoughts? Is it really worth it to do online classes vs. in seat classes, especially in light of recent college shutdowns moving to online education. I hope online is not a trend because I want a master's degree that is in-seat!

Hello, Jules here. I have been keenly interested in moving to New York for grad school. I was wondering how much Cashy-poo does it really take to do so. I figured that I would either get rid of or sell most of my stuff and try to find an apartment under $1000 and work 20 to 35 hours a week. I am really interested in this adventure. I figure I would get a MA in Sociology and then decide if I want to pursue a Phd somewhere. I figured that there was no way for me to move to New York and not work so I would be interested in knowing what most who do move there do for a living? Any thoughts would be appreciated. If you have or are planning on moving to New York what are your plans for money?

I read this article about the University of Southern California's Social Work MSW program. I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on this? https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-usc-social-work-finances-20190508-story.html I am interested in the program. Jules

If you are doing the online route I would stick with a in-state option, state university. I live in Missouri and the cost of the in-state option at The University of Missouri MSW is about half of that of the private schools....