Masters Programs?

[joops]

Hello again everyone,

As predicted in my last post, things are not looking good for me. Others have received acceptances from many of the places I applied, while I have heard nothing. I know it is still somewhat early, but I am going out of my mind and would feel better if I had a plan B.

Can anyone suggest any masters programs with deadlines of around March 1st or later? Some very kind members here have suggested UNC-Wilmington, UNC-Charlotte, and Loiusville. I already plan to apply to UNC-Greensboro. I am an MA resident, so cost is obviously a factor, but at this point I will do whatever it takes to realize my dream of becoming a professor.

About me: I have a BA in soc (3.71 cum, 3.92 major; 650V 490Q (yikes!) 4.5AW; 3 solid/excellent LORs; two internships; PBK; my writing sample is a qualitative analysis of Amish dialectology. I am interested in culture, social movements, and religion.

Some members have warned me that if I get a masters, I will have to retake some courses at a PhD program. I am prepared to do this, and I thank these members for their advice.

Am I correct in assuming that a masters will help me in gaining entrance to a PhD program? I would retake the GRE prior to applying for my doctorate.

Thanks to all.

Edited February 4, 2011 by Alissa

[SocCard]

An MA may help you get into a PhD program (it certainly won't hurt). I suggested Louisville to one of your eariler posts and I stand by that recommendation. They have four fully funded positions each year (which, by the way, are relatively non-competative). If you require funding to continute your studies, you should apply to Louisville (deadline 2/15). If money isn't a factor, then you might want to find a better "second tier" school to apply to. I cannot think of any program that is that much better than Louisville with a later deadline though.

[joops]

An MA may help you get into a PhD program (it certainly won't hurt). I suggested Louisville to one of your eariler posts and I stand by that recommendation. They have four fully funded positions each year (which, by the way, are relatively non-competative). If you require funding to continute your studies, you should apply to Louisville (deadline 2/15). If money isn't a factor, then you might want to find a better "second tier" school to apply to. I cannot think of any program that is that much better than Louisville with a later deadline though.

Thanks, SocCard. However, when I looked at their website it said that the deadline is November 15th. Do you have information to the contrary?

[barilicious]

American University has a rolling admission deadline, but I think you had to apply before Feb. 1st to be considered for financial aid. Nonetheless, you can always e-mail the socy admin there (Sandra Linden) and see. Best of luck!!

[SocCard]

Thanks, SocCard. However, when I looked at their website it said that the deadline is November 15th. Do you have information to the contrary?

Hmmmmm....I see where it says that on the website. However, I believe that is incorrect. If you are interested, em-ail Jonetta Weber at jonettaweber@louisville.edu to double check. I do know that the graduate committee has not met yet.

[joops]

Hmmmmm....I see where it says that on the website. However, I believe that is incorrect. If you are interested, em-ail Jonetta Weber at jonettaweber@louisville.edu to double check. I do know that the graduate committee has not met yet.

Okay, will do. This should be an awkward email... "hi, your website says one thing but someone says something else...help?"

In any case, thank you so much for your help.

[SocCard]

Yeah, I know, it is odd. Let her know you've been advised by a former instructor that the deadline to be considered for funding is Feb 15th. PM me and we can touch base outside of the public forum if this is something you are interested in.

[Roll Right]

Try UNCW. They usually give students 10,000 a year as an assistantship. The deadline should not have passed by now. Greensboro is also good. In both Greensboro and Wilmington there are a lot of opportunities to work with rural sociology and poverty - limited resource farmers and so on, if that interests you. If not, there are a number of other research opportunities and teaching assistantships.