Sociology & Anthropology
Chair of the Department: Jay Corzine
Graduate Program Coordinator: David Gay
HFA 417D, (407) 823-2227.
E-mail: dgay@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
Faculty
Professor: J. Corzine, Ph.D.Associate Professors: I. J. Cook, Ph.D.; D. R. Dees, Ph.D.; D. A. Gay, Ph.D.; L. Huff-Corzine, Ph.D.; J. P. Lynxwiler , Ph.D.; J. Morris, Ph.D.; E. Mustaine, Ph.D.
Assistant Professors: K. Baird-Olson, Ph.D.; T. Dietz, Ph.D.; J. Jasinski, Ph.D.; S. Keeton, Ph.D.; K. Tyler, Ph.D.; M. Winton, Ph.D.
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology offers a master’s degree program in applied sociology and a graduate certificate program in domestic violence.
Master of Arts in Applied Sociology
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology offers a graduate program leading to the Master of Arts degree in Applied Sociology. In addition to concentrated studies in deviant behavior and community policy, the program offers a specialty area in Domestic Violence. A primary focus of the program is the variety of deviant behaviors in society with special attention given to the Central Florida area and the different community policies that have evolved to confront these problems. Toward this objective, the program promotes the application of sociological and social psychological knowledge, principles, and research skills in a variety of organizational, community, and institutional settings. Beyond a curriculum appropriate for general applied sociology, the program offers instruction and opportunity pertaining to deviant behavior, social disorganization, domestic violence, and social problems.Examples of competencies in applied sociology include effective skills in conceptualization of human and organizational problems, communication skills, program design and evaluation, planning, feasibility and needs assessment studies, data management, analysis and presentation, the application of general systems theory and the social conflict perspective to organizational problems, community development and planned change.
Application Deadlines
| Fall admission | July 15 |
| Spring admission | December 1 |
| Summer admission | April 15 |
Admission
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required of all applicants. To be considered for acceptance as a regular graduate student, applicants must have a minimum GRE score of 1000 (quantitative and verbal sections only) or an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better in the last 60 attempted semester hours of their undergraduate degree and a minimum GRE score of 900 (quantitative and verbal sections only). In addition, the department requires three letters of reference, including at least one from an academic source familiar with the applicant’s abilities. The Graduate Record Examination scores should be no more than seven years old. International students and students whose native language is not English must score at least 220 (computer-based test; or equivalent score on the paper-based test) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).The applicant’s records will be reviewed on an individual basis for academic deficiencies. Supplemental course work may be recommended. Note also that there is no automatic connection between acceptance as a non-degree-seeking student and acceptance into this degree-granting program. Consult the graduate program coordinator whenever questions arise.
Degree Requirements
Degree-seeking students in the Applied Sociology Program may elect to follow either a thesis or a non-thesis course of study. The degree of Master of Arts is conferred when students have fulfilled the requirements of either the thesis or non-thesis option. Both options require 30 hours of course work.
Required Courses—12 Semester Hours
SYA 5625 ProSeminar (3 hours)
SYA 6126 Social Theory (3 hours)
SYA 6305 Social Research (3 hours)
SYA 6455 Research Analysis (3 hours)
Electives—12 Semester Hours
Students will select a minimum of 12 semester hours of (nonrestricted) electives in consultation
with their faculty adviser. No more than 6 hours may be taken in UCF graduate programs outside the
department.
Thesis Option—6 Semester Hours
A minimum of 6 semester hours of thesis credit and a successful defense of a thesis is required.
The thesis option is highly recommended for students interested in community college teaching
and/or graduate work beyond the Master of Arts degree.
Non-Thesis Option—6 Semester Hours
All of the department’s graduate courses are research-oriented seminars; however, in lieu of the
thesis, students must take additional courses (6 hours) in a chosen area of specialization.
Non-thesis students may substitute up to 6 hours of their elective course work by completing a
graduate practicum/internship (SYA 6946). The practicum must be approved by the student’s advisory
committee.
Examination Requirements—Thesis Option
Mandatory requirements include the successful completion of a two-part written comprehensive
examination and a final oral defense of thesis.
Non-Thesis Option
Mandatory requirements include the successful completion of a two-part comprehensive written
examination and an additional specialty project in the selected area of specialization.
Minimum Hours Required for M.A.—30 Semester Hours
Graduate Certificate in Domestic Violence
Graduate Program Coordinators:David A. Gay
HFA 417F, (407) 823-2227.
E-mail: dgay@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
Jay Corzine
HFA 402, (407) 823-2227.
E-mail: hcorzine@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology offers a Sociology Graduate Certificate in Domestic Violence for persons working or planning to work in the domestic violence field or whose occupational responsibilities include contacts with the victims or perpetrators of domestic violence. The program addresses domestic violence definitions, causes, consequences, and prevention strategies from a sociological perspective. By analyzing the social forces contributing to domestic violence, professionals working in social service, mental health, medical, law enforcement, legal and educational fields will increase their knowledge and skills in developing, implementing, and evaluating intervention strategies.
Certificate Requirements
All required courses are offered regularly in the evenings or on Saturdays on the main campus of UCF as well as on the Daytona Beach and South Orlando area campuses. By taking one course per term, students may complete the graduate certificate program in any four consecutive terms. Non-degree-seeking students as well as those in other graduate programs can enroll in any of the Domestic Violence Certificate courses without needing to be admitted into the M.A. Program in Applied Sociology. All courses, however, will be accepted as part of the master’s degree.
Required Courses—6 Semester Hours
SYP 5562 Seminar in Domestic Violence: Theory, Research and Social Policy (3 hours)
SYP 6563 Reactions to Domestic Violence (3 hours)
Electives—6 Semester Hours
Choose two of the following courses:
SYA 6657 Program Design and Evaluation (3 hours)
SYP 6565 Seminar in Elder Abuse and Neglect (3 hours)
SYP 6561 Child Abuse in Society (3 hours)
Minimum Hours Required for Certificate—12 Semester Hours
Graduate Certificate in Maya Studies
See College of Arts & Sciences, Interdisciplinary Studies.
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