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Critical Sociology (MA) - Co-op option

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Master of Arts in Critical Sociology
Master of Arts in Critical Sociology, Co-op Option
https://brocku.ca/social-sciences/sociology/graduate-program/

Faculty and Administration

Dean
Ingrid Makus
Faculty of Social Sciences

Associate Dean
Dawn Zinga
Faculty of Social Sciences

Core Faculty

Professors
Kate Bezanson (Sociology), Nancy Cook (Sociology), Andrea Doucet (Sociology/Women’s and Gender Studies), Thomas Dunk (Sociology), Ifeanyi Ezeonu (Sociology), Tamari Kitossa (Sociology), Shauna Pomerantz (Child & Youth Studies), Rebecca Raby (Child & Youth Studies), Michelle Webber (Sociology)

Associate Professors
Jonah Butovsky (Sociology), Robyn Bourgeois (Women’s and Gender Studies), Lauren Corman (Sociology), Katerina Deliovsky (Sociology), Margot Francis (Sociology/Women’s and Gender Studies), Kevin Gosine (Sociology), Trent Newmeyer (Sociology), Hijin Park (Sociology), Mary-Beth Raddon (Sociology), Ian Ritchie (Kinesiology), Dennis Soron (Sociology)

Assistant Professors
Fernando Avila (Sociology), Michele Donnelly (Sport Management), Julie Ham (Sociology), Samantha McAleese (Sociology), Gökbörü Sarp Tanyildiz (Sociology)

Lecturer
Lyn Trudeau (Women’s and Gender Studies/Sociology)

Graduate Program Director
Tamari Kitossa
tkitossa@brocku.ca

Administrative Coordinator/Graduate Advisor
Debbie Ouellette
STH 400A
905-688-5550 x 3455
csociology@brocku.ca
brocku.ca/programs/graduate/ma-soci/

Program Description

The MA in Critical Sociology is based on three foundations: (i) an examination of theoretical perspectives in critical sociology, (ii) the study of both standard and innovative sociological methodologies, and (iii) the exploration of a diversity of key topics in the field. Through course work and interaction with faculty, students will be exposed to a wide range of critical sociological frameworks, including Marxist political economy, political ecology, critical race theory, feminist analyses, critical animal studies, and poststructuralist, queer and post-colonial paradigms. Students will also examine a diverse range of sociological methodologies, in particular ethnographic research, interview and survey-based research methods, critical discourse analysis, and feminist methodologies. This theoretical and methodological foundation, coupled with exposure to diverse empirical concerns, will prepare students to develop sophisticated and rigorous approaches to critical sociological research and analysis.

The program will prepare students to enter a wide variety of employment fields, as well as to proceed to PhD level studies in Sociology, related disciplines, and other interdisciplinary programs. Possible career options include social research and policy development, employment in social advocacy and activism organizations, program evaluation for both governmental and non-governmental organizations, and teaching in community colleges and other venues.

Admission Requirements

Successful completion of an Honours Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in Sociology, with a minimum average of 75%. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in English. For students who must provide proof of English Language Proficiency the minimum TOEFL score of 580 (TWE 4.5) or equivalent score on the other tests of ELP accepted by Brock University is required. For full listing of accepted tests see the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs English Language Proficiency webpage.

The Graduate Admissions Committee will review all applications and recommend admission for a limited number of suitable candidates.

Individuals interested in part-time study should consult with the Graduate Program Director.

Degree Requirements

Students will consult with the Director or designated faculty liaison person when planning their programs of study. Additional credits may be required of candidates with insufficient pre-admission background. For a full list of graduate course offerings by subject area, please refer to the Courses  tab in the navigation menu.

The program offers three streams:

  • course work and major research paper
  • course work and major research paper with co-op, or,
  • course work and thesis

Scheme A: Course Work and Major Research Paper

Major Research Paper

  • To complete the requirements of SOCI 5F91 , each student must complete a major research paper that demonstrates capacity for independent work and original research or thought.
  • The major paper shall be chosen in consultation with a Supervisor and will be evaluated by the Supervisor and a second faculty reader.
  • Students interested in pursuing a broader range of courses should enroll in Scheme A.
  • Full-time students must complete four successive terms of full time study.

In the first Fall and Winter terms, full-time students in Scheme A will normally complete:

If any course credits are outstanding at the end of the spring term, they may normally be taken in the second Fall term.

Part-time students will normally complete SOCI 5P01 , SOCI 5P02 , and SOCI 5N00  (this workshop runs over two terms) in the first Fall and Winter terms and at least one half-credit course per year thereafter.

Scheme B: Course Work and Major Research Paper with Co-op

Scheme B entails a program of study identical to that of Scheme A with three exceptions:

  • Scheme B students undertake two four-month co-op work terms, typically paid full time employment experience (SOCI 5N01  and SOCI 5N02 ) in the third and fourth terms of the program;
  • Scheme B students must complete successfully the mandatory Co-op Professional Preparation Course (SOCI 5N90 ) in the first term of the program; and,
  • One half-credit elective, typically completed in the second term by Scheme A students, will be taken by Scheme B students in the fifth term of the program to enable participation in SOCI 5N90 .

Co-op students typically undertake two consecutive four-month work terms with the same employer, although approval may be granted for two four-month work terms with different employers. In either scenario, students are required to register for and pass the two work placement courses (SOCI 5N01  and SOCI 5N02 ).

Students undertaking a co-op work term are not permitted to enrol in additional courses within that term.

In addition to regular tuition all co-op students pay an administrative fee. Please see the Schedule of Fees  for detailed information. Fees are subject to change.

Scheme B is a six-term (24 month) program of study.

Scheme C: Course Work and Thesis

The program of study must include:

The electives will normally be offered within the Critical Sociology program; however, subject to the approval of the Director, students may complete one elective credit offered by another Brock graduate program, a graduate course at another Ontario university (OVGS), or a Directed Studies course.

Scheme C is designed to normally be completed in six terms.

Thesis

To complete the requirements of SOCI 5F90 , each student must complete, and defend at a public oral examination, a thesis that demonstrates a capacity for independent work and original research or thought. The thesis topic shall be chosen in consultation with the Supervisor and other members of the Supervisory Committee. A formal thesis proposal must be approved by the Committee. Scheme C is intended for students who are prepared to do an in-depth project on a specialized topic.

Full-time students in Scheme C will normally complete SOCI 5P01 , SOCI 5P02 , the graduate workshop SOCI 5N00  (this workshop runs over two terms) and two elective courses in the first Fall and Winter terms.

Part-time students will normally complete SOCI 5P01 , SOCI 5P02 , and SOCI 5N00  (this workshop runs over two terms) in the first year and at least one half-credit course per year thereafter.

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