The Sociology Master’s Degree Program provides advanced study in a variety of substantive areas of sociology, combined with a personalized research experience through a required thesis project. Our graduate program facilitates development of advanced social scientific research skills and problem-solving abilities utilizing a sociological perspective.
The Department of Sociology & Anthropology at Illinois State University participates in three master's level graduate programs through the Stevenson Center for Community and Economic Development. The Applied Community and Economic Development Fellows program enables those with at least one year of full-time experience in community development or social services to build their credentials as community development specialists. The Peace Corps Fellows/USA program is designed for returned Peace Corps Volunteers who also wish to prepare themselves for jobs related to community development. The Peace Corps Master's International program prepares students to do overseas community development work in the Peace Corps.
The Master's of Historical Archaeology is focused specifically on the study of cultures that either have inhabited the world since the beginning of modern history or which have a long literate tradition. The multidisciplinary approach of the program allows students to take courses from an array of departments including Sociology & Anthropology, History, and Geology-Geography. Instruction focuses on the analysis, examination, and presentation of professional reports on investigation and scholarly studies detailing original research in historical archaeology.
Students interested in professional development in gerontology may earn a Graduate Certificate in the Social Aspects of Aging. This multidisciplinary certificate program is offered jointly by the Departments of Sociology & Anthropology, Family and Consumer Sciences, Psychology, Health Sciences, Speech Pathology & Audiology, and the School of Social Work. This certificate program is designed to provide academically and professionally oriented graduate experiences in the social aspects of aging.
