社会学文学硕士课程提供一般社会学的高级研究。它提供了一个机会，可以扩展人们的社会知识，增强社会学分析技能，并在特别感兴趣的领域进行深入研究。它可以用作社会学博士学位的学习准备，社区大学的教学，参与研究或在工商业，惩戒，社区或政府中的各种职位。根据学生选择的选项，核心课程序列会增加对特殊重点和选修课的要求。
The Master of Arts in Sociology provides advanced study in general sociology. It offers an opportunity to broaden one's knowledge of society, strengthen skills of sociological analysis and conduct research in depth in an area of particular interest. It may be used as preparation for study toward the doctorate in sociology, for community college teaching, participation in research or for a variety of positions in business and industry, corrections, the community or government. A degree in Sociology is part of a strong program of social science studies that fosters critical thinking and analytical abilities, as well as develops the writing and communication skills that prepare students for a diverse and increasingly global job market. Through honing an understanding of and facility with both quantitative and qualitative methods of inquiry, the sociology major acquires a toolkit for problem-solving. Majoring in Sociology prepares students for a wide range of occupations, including social work, market research and statistical analysis, education, criminal justice, business and management, graduate school, and community and social services, among others.