Sociology
College of Liberal Arts & Human Sciences
Construction begun 1970; major work completed December 1971 (except auditorium). Cost $2,714,514; 123,000 sq. ft. (approx.). Named after John McLaren McBryde (1841-1923) was President from 1891 to 1907. Known as the "Father of VPI," McBryde laid the foundation for modern Virginia Tech. He increased bachelor's degree offerings, added graduate programs, created an infirmary, and christened the motto Ut Prosim.
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225 Stanger Street
McBryde Hall, Suite 560 (0137) Blacksburg VA 24061
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Department Chair : Jennifer Johnson
Graduate Program Director : Jason Roos (Director of Graduate Studies)
Emeriti Faculty:
Michael Hughes;
Wornie Reed;
Donald Shoemaker;
Barbara Smith;
William Snizek
Professors:
Onwubiko Agozino;
Shannon Bell;
David Brunsma;
Toni Calasanti;
Anthony Harrison;
James Hawdon;
Jennifer Johnson;
Neal King;
Liesel Ritchie;
Bonnie Zare
Associate Professors:
Sarah Ovink;
Robert Perdue;
Paulo Polanah;
Ashley Reichelmann;
Jason Roos;
Donna Sedgwick;
Anastasia Vogt Yuan;
Dale Wimberley;
Haiyan Zhu
Assistant Professors:
Thomas Dearden;
Syed Maaz Gardezi;
Katalin Parti
Edward S. Diggs Professor in Humanities:
Anthony Harrison
Research Professors:
Duane Gill
Program Introduction
SOC@VT is a large community of multidisciplinary scholars engaged in a wide range of scholarly and pedagogical activities, all grounded in a shared commitment to pursuing a systematic, theoretically driven understanding of how power and inequality impact people worldwide. SOC@VT has five areas of specialization:
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Crime, Law, and Deviance
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Culture, Knowledge, and Identities
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Data, Technology, and Digital Sociology
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Environment, Social Movements, and Work
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Health, Community Well-Being, and Social Welfare
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Students earning an MS in Sociology gain the necessary background for doctoral work or careers in applied settings, such as business, federal or state government, and social services. Doctoral students establish their own programs of study, engage in independent research, teach undergraduate classes, present papers at professional meetings, publish in scholarly venues, and gain the skills necessary for careers in academia, government, or public policy.Learn more at sociology.vt.edu!
ADMISSIONS POLICIES
**The application deadline is January 15th.**
In addition to the admission standards prescribed by the Graduate School, students requesting admittance to an advanced degree program in sociology must meet the following requirements:
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A Bachelor's degree or a master's degree from an accredited institution;
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Three letters of recommendation, preferably from former professors;
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A written statement describing research goals, relevant experience, and motivations for pursuing a master's or doctoral degree in Sociology at Virginia Tech;
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A writing sample;
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A "B" overall grade point average (3.0 on a 4 point system) in all Sociology courses previously taken;
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Applicants for the master's program are also expected to have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.25 (out of 4.0) for the last two (2) years of undergraduate study;
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The GRE is no longer required but is still recommended.
International students must have TOEFL scores that meet the criteria set by the graduate school.
All students admitted are admitted on a full-time basis in the Fall of each academic year.
Students with a masters degree in a non-sociology program who intend on applying to our doctoral program should consult with the Director of Graduate Studies (dgssociology@vt.edu) prior to submitting their application. Typically, we recommend that students with minimal background in Sociology at the graduate level enter the MS program, as to allow them sufficient time to complete required coursework.
Those wishing to pursue the MS/PhD track with SOC@VT should apply to the MS program. With satisfactory progress towards their thesis, they can request funding to continue into the doctoral program by January 15th of their second year. Although the MS/PhD track can be completed in 5 years, the department provides funding for a total of 6 years (2 years for MS and 4 years for PhD) for those who maintain satisfactory progress throughout their enrollment in our graduate programs.
Up to 24 credit hours of previous coursework may be transferred in to meet doctoral program requirements and electives. The department also allows for certain requirements to be bypassed if previous coursework indicates a student’s command of applicable topics. Students must apply before having previous coursework evaluated for transfer or considered for bypassing program requirements.
FUNDING
Each year the department awards competitive assistantships, including a stipend for the academic year and full tuition remission. The typical practice is to award admitted students with funding for the standard time to completion for their degree (2 years for MS and 4 years for PhD). However, funding may also be awarded on a provisional basis at the discretion of the Sociology Graduate Committee.
The University also provides a health insurance subsidy for graduate students. For more information on the health insurance benefit, please click here.
Offered In (Blacksburg)
Degree Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3.25
Institution code: 5859
MASTERS REQUIREMENTS
Total credit requirement: 36 credits
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24 graded coursework hours
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6 hours of research and thesis
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6 hours of pass/fail professional development
SOCIAL INEQUALITIES CORE (3 credits)
THEORY (3 credits)
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METHODS (9 credits)
SOC ELECTIVES (9 credits)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (6 P/F credits)
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SOC 5914: Orientation to the Discipline (2 credits)
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GRAD 5004: Graduate Training Workshop (1 credit)
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SOC 5###: Introduction to Academic & Professional Writing (3 credits)
RESEARCH & THESIS
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Offered In (Blacksburg)
Degree Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3.25
Institution code: 5859
DOCTORAL REQUIREMENTS
Total credit requirement: 90 credits
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48 graded coursework hours
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39 hours of research and dissertation
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3 hours of pass/fail professional development
SOCIAL INEQUALITIES CORE (3)
THEORY (6 credits)
METHODS (15 credits)
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SOC 5214: Research Methods
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SOC 5204: Data Analysis
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SOC 5224: Intermediate Data Analysis
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SOC 6214: Sociological Issues in Qualitative Methodology
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Additional Advanced Methods Course in Sociology or Related Discipline (3)
SOC ELECTIVES (15 credits)
OPEN ELECTIVES (9 Credits)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (3 P/F credits)
RESEARCH & DISSERTATION
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SOC 7994: Research & Dissertation (39 credits)
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Dissertation Proposal Defense
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Final Dissertation Defense
QUALIFYING EXAMINATIONS
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
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Sociology Facilities Introduction
Virginia Tech's Department of Sociology is located in McBryde Hall. McBryde Hall houses exceptional teaching classrooms, and the department provides access to faculty and graduate student office space and administration resources. The Sociology Main Office also acts as a space for collaboration and community.
SOC@VT Grad Cubes
SOC@VT houses a large open-space study room for graduate students to use for collaboration, private study, and events! Along the edges of the space, you'll find individual cubicles for private study. A relaxation space with couches and various types of seating is also available, and, centered in the room, is a large conference-style setup with furniture that can be arranged to accommodate various forms of collaboration and conversation. The SGSO is responsible for helping maintain this space and works with the department for any requested changes!
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