The Master of Arts degree in Applied Sociology is just one of the 60 master's programs available at Old Dominion. There are currently about 35 graduate students pursuing their post-graduate work in the program. Students hail from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and ages.<br><br>The M.A. degree may serve as professional training for students seeking employment in federal, state, and local government agencies or in private-sector organizations. In addition, the M.A. program provides excellent academic training in the fundamentals of sociology for students who wish to pursue a Ph.D. in the social sciences. The program provides students with training in theory and methods, as well as opportunities to participate in three areas of specialization: general sociology, criminal justice, and women's studies.