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Morehead State University

School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Morehead, KY

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Overview

School of Humanities and Social Sciences / School of Humanities and Social Sciences is located in Morehead, KY, in a rural setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree Concentration Sub-concentration
Master of Arts (MA) Sociology regional analysis
Master of Arts (MA) General sociology
Master of Arts (MA) Criminology
Master of Arts (MA) Gerontology
Master of Arts (MA) Sociology/chemical dependency
Master of Arts (MA) Sociology/criminology
Master of Public Administration (MPA) Public administration

Degrees Awarded

Degree Number Awarded
Master's Degrees 8

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available? Yes
Evening/weekend programs available? Yes
Distance learning programs available? No

Degree Requirements

Degree Requirement
Master's Degrees Entrance Exam GRE
Comp Exam Required for some
Thesis Required for some
Min 3.0 GPA, complete 40 credit hours, option 3 is approved practicum in chemical dependency, written or oral exam, public presentation of thesis or research query or practicum experience (for MPA); demonstration of mastery of skills through individual courses and examinations and taped videos displaying skills (for MA Sociology)

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

23
Applied
19
Accepted
11
Enrolled
83%

Applying

30
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic
applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type Domestic International Priority date
Fall deadline August 1st August 1st Yes
Spring deadline December 1st December 1st Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam Details
Master's Degree Exam GRE
Master's Degree Requirements 3.0 UG GPA in 18 hours of PA courses; 3.0 UG GPA in all Sociology courses;MA Sociology: UG GPA of 2.75 or higher; submission of 2-page statement of educational and career goals relative to program.

International Students

Exam Details
TOEFL: Required TOEFL Paper score: 525

Tuition & Fees

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Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit: FAFSA
Types of financial support available Graduate Assistantships

Student Body

48
Total Graduate Students
2%
International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 8.33%
Black or African American 8.33%
White or Caucasian 79%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0%
Asian 0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 0%
Unknown 2.08%

Gender

Male (35%)
Female (64%)

Faculty

9
Total faculty
Full-time - 8
Part-time - 1
Male (4)
Female (5)

Research

Focus of faculty research: Gender parity in higher ed, efficacy evaluation of drug court
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: 0

Location & Contact

Address School of Humanities and Social Sciences
355 Rader Hall
Morehead, KY  40351
United States
Contact Dr. Dianna D. Murphy
Associate Dean/Professor Legal Studies
Email: d.murphy@moreheadstate.edu
Phone: -783 ext. 2720

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