Advising Information for Graduate Students
The master’s program in Sociology emphasizes the application of sociological theory and research methods to various social problems experienced by groups, communities, organizations, schools, and governmental bodies. We offer both an applied and thesis emphasis.
Sociology M.A. - Applied Emphasis
The applied emphasis program culminates in a professional research report based on the research internship experience.
Sociology M.A. - Thesis Emphasis
The thesis emphasis program culminates in a thesis research project.
Graduate Assistantships
The Department of Sociology offers a limited number of graduate assistantships to students who have been admitted to the Graduate Program. Most assistantships pay a 4-month stipend for in-state students and are awarded based on qualifications. Out-of-state assistantships are available in some cases. Graduate assistants work closely with professors in teaching and/or research activity and are appointed on a semester-by-semester basis.
Students seeking assistantships must submit a formal application for each semester. Application forms are available on the Sociology Department website. Deadlines to apply for assistantships generally occur early November for the following Spring semester and before April 1 for the following Fall semester.
Assistantship Obligations
Graduate assistantships provide the opportunity for students to work with faculty
members.
Graduate students receiving departmental support are expected to actively engage in
departmental research and/or perform services assisting professors’ instruction. Assistantships
require that the student be enrolled 6-9 credit hours per semester. Audited courses
do not count toward assistantship credit hour levels.
Each semester (Fall and Spring), all half-time assistants are expected to be available and perform services related to teaching and/or research for an average of 8 hours per week.
NOTE: Faculty with grant funds may support summer assistantships or wage payroll positions for graduate students.
Teaching Assistantships: Canvas and Email
If you are performing the role of Teaching Assistant and you need access to Canvas, you must have a first.last name email address and have it selected as your preferred email contact. Please see Lisa or contact IT if you have any questions.
Graduate and Teaching Assistantships
Each term, assistantships are available on a competitive basis to work with Sociology faculty in research or teaching or in the Social Research Lab. For more information, contact the Graduate Program Coordinator or email the department at Sociology@unco.edu.
Spring 2023 GATA Positions and Application
GTA Positions and Applications
☐ Dr. Angie Henderson: Teaching Assistant for SOC 351 and SOC 231 (Fall 23 SEMESTER)
☐ Professor Sandra Harmon: Teaching Assistant for SOC 361 and SOC 275 (Fall 23 SEMESTER)