Good masters programs to apply to?

[hillary511]

Hello all!

 

I'd like to apply to a couple of masters programs, largely as back up. I am pretty picky, as I have some full time work lined up in case I don't get into a PhD also, which may end up being preferable to a masters. So I'm looking for a program that does not have a PhD program attached to the school (so that I'm more likely to be funded, I have no money) in a fairly metropolitan area. My research is in identity formation in pediatrics starting with gender.

 

Any help is appreciated, thanks!

[uselesstheory]

SUNY Buffalo would be a decent fit for your interests, is somewhat city-like, and offers the possibility of funding/scholarships for MA students. However, I'd guess that PhD students receive most funding and most opportunities, given that it is an R1 school. It's also not very highly ranked, but it would be a decent back up. 

[faculty]

UNC-Charlotte doesn't have an PhD program and is often mentioned on this board as a supportive place with good funding that sends many of its students onto PhD program. UW-Milwaukee used to have a similar reputation, but also has a PhD program now. 

[DDsoc]

You may want to also check out Bowling Green State University! They have a funded Masters program and it's separate, I believe. App is due Jan 31. 

[hillary511]

Thank you for the suggestions! I really appreciate it.

[high_hopes]

Some Canadian programs are funded, if you're interested in looking across the border. Maybe Toronto, McGill, UBC, or York? 

[SOCphd15]

University of Houston. I did not pay a dime and Houston is affordable. Great, well known faculty and they're bringing in younger, up-and-coming people. They are always looking to improve the program and the student to faculty ration is small. They also have strong ties to Houston for research or if you're interested in applied sociology, it's a great place to be. 

[ColgateEnamel]

Hello all!

 

I'd like to apply to a couple of masters programs, largely as back up. I am pretty picky, as I have some full time work lined up in case I don't get into a PhD also, which may end up being preferable to a masters. So I'm looking for a program that does not have a PhD program attached to the school (so that I'm more likely to be funded, I have no money) in a fairly metropolitan area. My research is in identity formation in pediatrics starting with gender.

 

Any help is appreciated, thanks!

 

You should look into Brandeis University's MA program. I think your research would be a good fit there. It is partially funded, but if you TA you get a tuition waiver and stipend.

[hillary511]

You should look into Brandeis University's MA program. I think your research would be a good fit there. It is partially funded, but if you TA you get a tuition waiver and stipend.

I know two people who were defunded at Brandeis so I've been avoiding it.

[hillary511]

I figured I should share where I ended up applying to a masters to as it might be helpful for other. Umass Boston has a great MA that tuition waved, most likely paid, and had a strong concentration in medical sociology. It's a relief to have found it and the deadline is March!