Our Masters program is unique, with an explicit focus on Public Sociology. Public Sociology takes sociological knowledge and skills beyond the confines of the academy into the communities where these resources are much needed. In other words, we teach students to translate their work for the non-academic world and impact communities.<br><br>Our students focus on both Teaching and Practicing Sociology, while developing capacities to build socially just communities inside and outside the classroom. Our program is a good fit for students who would like to build a career without needing a PhD (e.g. leading a non-profit, managing a government agency, or teach at a Community College). Our program also provides great preparation for students who plan to pursue a doctorate: many of our alumni have earned PhDs and work at colleges and universities across the country.<br><br>In the Teaching Sociology emphasis, students learn cutting-edge pedagogical practices, and receive both hands-on experience and close mentorship. This is great preparation for teaching at a community college, facilitating and leading groups, designing educational materials, or securing a teaching assistantship in a PhD program.