M.S. in Applied Sociology

The M.S. in Applied Sociology promotes the use of sociological and anthropological theory and research methods to formulate, implement, and evaluate organizationally-based interventions. This degree program builds on our existing strengths in human services and criminology/criminal justice, and provides students with knowledge and skills that can be used in multiple settings, including (but not limited to):

Problem formulation
Program/Intervention design
Organizational development
Program advocacy
Program evaluation

Career Paths in Applied Sociology

Advance your career as you learn!

“The graduate program at SUNYIT was helpful to me for career advancement opportunities. During my involvement in the program, I was promoted from a program coordinator in a local non-profit, to a Director position. The program was flexible enough that I was able to tie my studies to my daily responsibilities on a regular basis. I utilized real-life work scenarios for my class projects, and conducted research on topics that benefited my agency. I was able to accomplish work and school-related projects simultaneously! Within six months of graduation, I was promoted again, to Executive Director of the same non-profit agency. The applied sociology graduate program helped to make that possible.”

— Brenda Episcopo
Executive Director
Peacemaker Program, Inc.

Veronica Tichenor
Sociology Program Director