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Sociology BA/MA

Master of Arts

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Advanced studies in sociology can prepare you for research careers, social services careers, and Ph.D. programs.

The School of Liberal Arts offers sociology majors at IU Indianapolis the opportunity to earn a B.A. and an M.A. in a total of 5 years:

  • Students complete a total of 18 undergraduate hours and 12 graduate hours (taken during their senior year).
  • Students declare their intent in their junior year.
    • Requirements:
      • Completed at least 60 credit hours overall and 12 hours in the major, including SOC-R100 (Introduction to Sociology) and SOC-R359 (Introduction to Sociological Statistics).
      • Minimum GPA of 3.3 (B+) overall and a 3.5 (B+/A-) in their major coursework.

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