2012-2013 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work
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204 Waters Hall
785-532-6865
Fax: 785-532-6978
socansw@k-state.edu
http://www.ksu.edu/sasw/
Department Head:
Betsy Cauble
Director of graduate studies:
Laszlo Kulcsar
Sociology graduate faculty:
*Chardie Baird, Ph.D., Florida State University
Alisa Garni, Ph.D., University of California-Los Angeles
*W. Richard Goe, Ph.D., Ohio State University
*Laszlo Kulcsar, Ph.D., Cornell University
Lisa Melander, Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
*Gerad D. Middendorf, Ph.D., Michigan State University
*Deanna Perez, Ph.D., University of Maryland
*Matthew Sanderson, Ph.D., University of Utah
*Robert K. Schaeffer, Ph.D., SUNY-Binghamton University
Nadia Shapkina, Ph.D., Georgia State University
L. Frank Weyher, Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles
*L. Susan Williams, Ph.D., University of Connecticut
Spencer D. Wood, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison
Anthropology graduate faculty members:
Brad Logan, Ph.D., University of Kansas
*Harald Prins, Ph.D., New School; Doctoral 1976, Nijmegen, Netherlands
Lauren W. Ritterbush, Ph.D., University of Kansas
Michael Wesch, Ph.D., University of Virginia
Social Work graduate faculty members:
A. Elizabeth Cauble, Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Janice Dinkel, MSW, University of Kansas
*Jacque E. Gibbons, Ph.D., Washington University-St. Louis
Don L. Kurtz, Ph.D., Kansas State University
*Denotes graduate faculty that are certified to serve as the major professor for doctoral students.
Overview
The primary objective of the graduate program in sociology at Kansas State University is to provide the highest quality graduate training possible for students seeking to become teachers and scholars in the field of sociology or those seeking to enter careers in applied research in government or private industry. The program offers a small student/faculty ratio. Graduate students have a high level of contact with faculty and are provided with the opportunity to participate in supervised research.
The master’s program provides in-depth exposure to sociological theory and methods of research, while providing flexibility in allowing students to design a program to meet their specific needs. It is intended for both students who are seeking to continue on for the Ph.D., and those seeking careers in government, business, or non-profit organizations.
The Ph.D. program offers specialized training in six areas: International and Regional Development, Rural Development, The Sociology of Work and Labor Markets, The Sociology of Gender, Criminology, and Politics, States and Social Movements. All students take core courses in sociological theory and research methods. Graduates will be prepared for academic careers in teaching and research and careers in applied social research.
Facilities
In addition to the university’s computing center, the department has its own computer lab with direct access to the university mainframe. There are also microcomputer facilities with word processing, spreadsheet, and data base management systems.
The Population Research Laboratory is a research resource within the department. The department is active in interdisciplinary programs such as Women’s Studies, Gerontology, American Ethnic Studies,International Studies, and Latin American Studies.
Degree programs
The master of arts degree requires a minimum of 30 graduate credit hours and normally takes two years to complete. It is offered under three degree options. The thesis option is designed primarily for students continuing on for a Ph.D. in sociology, or seeking a career in sociology. The non-thesis option is designed to provide general sociological knowledge for students seeking careers in government, business, or non-profit organizations. The Master’s in Social Analysis option is designed to provide advanced research and analytical skills for students already employed, or those seeking careers in government, business, or non-profit organizations.
The Ph.D. degree requires a minimum of 60 credit hours beyond the master’s: 30 hours of course work and 30 dissertation hours. It normally takes three years of full-time work to complete. The course work includes 15 hours of core requirements and 18 hours in two major areas of concentration. Some core requirements can be met at the master’s level. All students take preliminary examinations in their two areas of concentration. Preliminary examinations in their theory and methods core are waived if performance in the required courses is sufficient.
Admissions
Transcripts from each college or university attended are required, as are a statement of purpose, three letters of reference, a sample of previous written work, and scores on the general test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Admission decisions will be based on a careful evaluation of the information provided by all of these requirements. International Students must also provide a TOEFL score of at least 550 on the old test or 213 on the new computerized test, plus evidence of financial support as required by the Graduate School. Students must also an application fee as noted on the online Graduate School website at: www.k-state.edu/grad/application/index.html.
The application deadline for financial support is February 1. Announcements of awards of financial support are made in early April. Applications for fall admission without financial support will be considered until August 1 for domestic students and February 1 for international students. The corresponding deadline for the Spring term for both domestic and international students is August 1.
Assistantships
Teaching and research assistantships are available each year. They require approximately 16 hours of work per week. All assistants must be enrolled in 6-12 hours of course work per semester, which can include hours for thesis or dissertation research.
Students awarded assistantships who make normal degree progress can expect to receive support for two years at the M.A. level and three years at the Ph.D. level.
Proseminar
All entering graduate students are required to enroll in the departmental proseminar during their first fall semester on campus. The proseminar is conducted by the graduate coordinator and consists of discussions designed to orient the graduate student to the discipline of sociology as a profession and to the department.
Graduate handbook
Details of the procedures, deadlines, and policies of the department and the graduate school on all matters pertaining to graduate study in Sociology are available in the graduate handbook, Sociology Graduate Study. This is mailed to prospective applicants and is available from the graduate coordinator, or on the department’s web site.
Doctor of Philosophy
Master of Arts
Anthropology
Social Work
Sociology
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