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About This Program
The master’s degree in sociology from American Military University (AMU) helps you develop a reflective understanding of human nature.
It is one of a limited number of online sociology master’s programs available. This program allows you to demonstrate advanced knowledge of social science research methods and statistical analysis to examine big data in interdisciplinary contexts and careers.
AMU’s Master of Arts in Sociology covers key topics:
- Inequality and diversity
- Globalization
- Social change
- Intersection of people and societies with institutions
You are able to focus your studies toward interests in education, healthcare, or social services.
NOTE: This program has specific admission requirements.
What You Will Do
- Show how core sociological concepts can be applied to social issues to promote the social, economic, and environmental well-being of individuals and communities
- Describe career opportunities, professional responsibilities, and challenges faced by sociologists
- Participate in a service activity to contribute to positive social change in your personal or professional life
- Prepare a portfolio showcasing your mastery of social science knowledge and skill
Degree at a Glance
Program Requirements Printable Catalog Version
Must take all courses for this section.
Course ID: 5065
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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05/21/21 - 10/29/21 | 11/01/21 - 12/26/21 | Fall 2021 Session I | 8 Week session |
07/27/21 - 12/31/21 | 01/03/22 - 02/27/22 | Winter 2022 Session B | 8 Week session |
09/28/21 - 03/04/22 | 03/07/22 - 05/01/22 | Winter 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 5066
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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05/21/21 - 10/29/21 | 11/01/21 - 12/26/21 | Fall 2021 Session I | 8 Week session |
08/31/21 - 02/04/22 | 02/07/22 - 04/03/22 | Winter 2022 Session I | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 4973
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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04/26/21 - 10/01/21 | 10/04/21 - 11/28/21 | Fall 2021 Session B | 8 Week session |
06/28/21 - 12/03/21 | 12/06/21 - 01/30/22 | Fall 2021 Session D | 8 Week session |
08/31/21 - 02/04/22 | 02/07/22 - 04/03/22 | Winter 2022 Session I | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 4974
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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04/26/21 - 10/01/21 | 10/04/21 - 11/28/21 | Fall 2021 Session B | 8 Week session |
06/28/21 - 12/03/21 | 12/06/21 - 01/30/22 | Fall 2021 Session D | 8 Week session |
08/31/21 - 02/04/22 | 02/07/22 - 04/03/22 | Winter 2022 Session I | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 5067
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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06/28/21 - 12/03/21 | 12/06/21 - 01/30/22 | Fall 2021 Session D | 8 Week session |
09/28/21 - 03/04/22 | 03/07/22 - 05/01/22 | Winter 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
Choose 9 credit hours from this section.
Course ID: 5068
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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05/21/21 - 10/29/21 | 11/01/21 - 12/26/21 | Fall 2021 Session I | 8 Week session |
08/31/21 - 02/04/22 | 02/07/22 - 04/03/22 | Winter 2022 Session I | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 4980
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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04/26/21 - 10/01/21 | 10/04/21 - 11/28/21 | Fall 2021 Session B | 8 Week session |
05/21/21 - 10/29/21 | 11/01/21 - 12/26/21 | Fall 2021 Session I | 8 Week session |
06/28/21 - 12/03/21 | 12/06/21 - 01/30/22 | Fall 2021 Session D | 8 Week session |
07/27/21 - 12/31/21 | 01/03/22 - 02/27/22 | Winter 2022 Session B | 8 Week session |
08/31/21 - 02/04/22 | 02/07/22 - 04/03/22 | Winter 2022 Session I | 8 Week session |
09/28/21 - 03/04/22 | 03/07/22 - 05/01/22 | Winter 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 5071
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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04/26/21 - 10/01/21 | 10/04/21 - 01/23/22 | Fall 2021 Session A | 16 Week session |
06/28/21 - 12/03/21 | 12/06/21 - 03/27/22 | Fall 2021 Session C | 16 Week session |
06/28/21 - 12/03/21 | 12/06/21 - 01/30/22 | Fall 2021 Session D | 8 Week session |
07/27/21 - 12/31/21 | 01/03/22 - 04/24/22 | Winter 2022 Session A | 16 Week session |
07/27/21 - 12/31/21 | 01/03/22 - 02/27/22 | Winter 2022 Session B | 8 Week session |
08/31/21 - 02/04/22 | 02/07/22 - 05/29/22 | Winter 2022 Session K | 16 Week session |
08/31/21 - 02/04/22 | 02/07/22 - 04/03/22 | Winter 2022 Session I | 8 Week session |
09/28/21 - 03/04/22 | 03/07/22 - 06/26/22 | Winter 2022 Session C | 16 Week session |
09/28/21 - 03/04/22 | 03/07/22 - 05/01/22 | Winter 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 4041
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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06/28/21 - 12/03/21 | 12/06/21 - 01/30/22 | Fall 2021 Session D | 8 Week session |
09/28/21 - 03/04/22 | 03/07/22 - 05/01/22 | Winter 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 4047
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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04/26/21 - 10/01/21 | 10/04/21 - 11/28/21 | Fall 2021 Session B | 8 Week session |
05/21/21 - 10/29/21 | 11/01/21 - 12/26/21 | Fall 2021 Session I | 8 Week session |
06/28/21 - 12/03/21 | 12/06/21 - 01/30/22 | Fall 2021 Session D | 8 Week session |
08/31/21 - 02/04/22 | 02/07/22 - 04/03/22 | Winter 2022 Session I | 8 Week session |
Choose 3 credit hours from this section.
Course ID: 5070
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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05/21/21 - 10/29/21 | 11/01/21 - 12/26/21 | Fall 2021 Session I | 8 Week session |
08/31/21 - 02/04/22 | 02/07/22 - 04/03/22 | Winter 2022 Session I | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 4981
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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06/28/21 - 12/03/21 | 12/06/21 - 01/30/22 | Fall 2021 Session D | 8 Week session |
09/28/21 - 03/04/22 | 03/07/22 - 05/01/22 | Winter 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
Must take all courses for this section.
Course ID: 5072
Admission Requirements
All AMU master's degree and graduate certificate programs require a bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
The following is required for admission into this program. All documentation must be provided prior to course registration:
- Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree in any field with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
- Applicants must have completed:
- one introduction to sociology course
- one statistics course
Please read all graduate admission requirements before applying to this program and be prepared to submit the required documentation including a legible copy of your valid government-issued photo ID (civilian students) or government-issued JST or CCAF transcript (military students).
If you have a non-U.S. transcript, please view our International Admissions page for more information.
There is no fee to complete the AMU admission application. View steps to apply.
An AMU admissions representative will contact you via email or phone to assist you with the enrollment process, review your documentation, and to notify you when you have been admitted into the program and may register for courses.
Materials Cost
This program requires purchase and use of Statistics Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) at the student's expense. The university does not supply this software.
Technology fee: $65 per course | $0 for active-duty military, National Guard members, and Reservists.
Need Help?
Selecting the right program to meet your educational goals is a key step in ensuring a successful outcome. If you are unsure of which program to choose, or need more information, please contact an AMU admissions representative at 877-755-2787 or [email protected].
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1Alumni Graduated with No APUS-incurred Student Loan Debt As of December 31, 2020
Includes alumni who graduated with an associate, bachelor's, or master's degree from APUS. Student loan debt is defined as student loans and private education loans used for tuition, fees, living expenses, and book costs associated with courses taken at APUS. Many APUS students receive military tuition assistance and veterans education benefits, which are not student loan debt.
*Cost Per Credit Hour
To minimize out-of-pocket costs, U.S. active-duty servicemembers, their spouse/dependents, National Guard members, and Reservists receive a tuition grant that caps undergraduate, master's degree, and graduate certificate tuition at $250/credit hour. In addition, a university book grant provides no-cost textbooks and ebooks for all undergraduates and military-tuition-grant-eligible master’s-level students.
See all military student benefits.