LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO

2024-2025 CATALOG

The Academic Catalog is the official listing of courses, programs of study, academic policies and degree requirements for Loyola University Chicago. It is published every year in advance of the next academic year.

Sociology (MA)

The Department of Sociology offers a comprehensive graduate program for a Master of Arts (MA). The MA degree has an optional track in Public and Applied Sociology. With a general Master of Arts in Sociology you will gain a broad foundation in the discipline and explore a field relevant to your career interests and goals. This track can prepare you for teaching, research, governmental work, or public service. With a Public and Applied Master of Arts in Sociology you will develop the research skills you need to help shape social policy and programs. This track places special emphasis on quantitative and qualitative research and how to apply it in organizations.