MA/MS in Social Sciences, General

Grambling State's M.A. in Social Sciences is an interdisciplinary program drawing on history, psychology and sociology. It aims to prepare students for teaching in two-year colleges and for further study toward a terminal degree, while encouraging scholarship and research. Completing the degree requires 30 semester credit hours: core courses, a concentration area and either a thesis or, for non-thesis students, additional electives. Graduates must keep a 3.00 average, score at least a B in the writing seminar and pass a comprehensive exam, with an oral exam if needed. Applicants need ordinary Graduate School acceptance, an accredited bachelor's degree, an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher, and GRE scores. Grambling State University is a public institution located in Grambling, Louisiana. Prospective applicants should confirm current steps, deadlines and any program-specific expectations with the department and the graduate school before applying.