Master of Arts in Sociology - Applied Social Research (Thesis Research project)

Nipissing University

The Master of Arts (MA) in Sociology – Applied Social Research degree will focus on the application of social theories and research methodologies that assist in understanding and addressing the social problems and challenges of northern and rural communities, including Indigenous communities, in Canada and around the world. The program brings together faculty expertise in Sociology, Health and Populations Studies, Gerontology, Anthropology, Science and Environmental Studies, and Criminology and Criminal Justice. Active involvement in the community, government agency partners, a curriculum of research-intensive courses, and practicum placements will provide you with the theoretical foundations and quantitative and qualitative research skills to undertake applied research, evaluation and policy studies in government, not-for-profit and private organizationshe Thesis Research Project (TRP) Full-Time option takes two years to complete, (six consecutive terms: Fall, Winter, Spring/Summer x2) while the TRP Flex-Time option takes four years to complete (twelve consecutive terms). Both the Full and Flex-Time options are designed for students who plan to undertake original, primary source empirical research that addresses a social problem or social issue affecting individual and communities in northern and rural areas and elsewhere in Canada and abroad, and who plan to continue on to further academic studies, or to work in a front-line research capacity with a community or private organization, or with government. Students will have a TRP committee to oversee and assist with the chosen project, made up of a faculty supervisor, an additional two faculty members, and one consulting committee member drawn from a government, community or private organization directly related to their TRP topic.