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Master of Sociological Practice
California State University, San Marcos
- San Marcos, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Master's in sociological practice, full or part time.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational knowledge in Sociological Practice. Apply skills related to Master of Arts in Sociological Practice
- taking two years full time or three years part time
- units and thesis or capstone are not listed on the page read. Interpret relevant evidence and communicate findings within the discipline.
Career outcomes
- Social services
- Criminal justice agencies
- Non-profit or community groups
- Evaluation companies
- Community college teaching
- PhD study
Curriculum
- Master of Arts in Sociological Practice (MASP)
- taking two years full time or three years part time. Course titles
- units and thesis or capstone are not listed on the page read.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Master: bachelor degree from an accredited institution
- University minimum GPA 2.5 (programmes often 2.8-3.0)
- English proficiency
- Programme-specific items such as recommendation letters
- Statement of purpose
- Resume
- Additional academic criteria: University minimum 2.5 overall or in last 60 units
- Programmes often 2.8 to 3.0.
Minimum GPA
2.5
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree or equivalent from an accredited institution (non-US degrees evaluated by an approved agency), programme-specific items often include recommendation letters, statement of purpose, resume, GRE/GMAT waived or optional for most
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 80
- IELTS 6.0
- Duolingo 110
- PTE Academic 65
- Cambridge 180
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport or Identity Document
- Previous Degree Certificate
- Financial Support Statement
- Academic References
- Statement of Purpose
How to apply
- Review the Sociological Practice admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Cal State Apply. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $26,899 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | San Marcos |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences |
| Department | Sociology, Criminology and Justice Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Potential California State University, San Marcos scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Sociological Practice. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Mar 2027
107 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 1 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $26,899 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $32,401 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.0, Duolingo 110, PTE Academic 65, Cambridge 180.

