The University of Toledo's Sociology master's degree program is committed to educating future social scientists who understand how culture and social forces guide human behavior and shape society.   

Our graduate students are trained to collect, analyze and interpret data at multiple levels using a variety of methods. They graduate with well-developed critical thinking skills that allow them to solve problems and be effective organizational and community leaders.  

The Sociology master's program is focused primarily on urban social issues that affect the communities we live in. Students in our Applied Sociological Research Certificate program learn how to apply research methods to understand and address social problems. 

• Community work and active research are hallmarks of our graduate program. UToledo master's students explore diverse issues, including: 
• Community organizing and development 
• Racial and gender discrimination 
• Disabilities 
• Social psychology 
• Medical sociology 
• Education 
• Social class inequality 
• Urbanization and urbanism 

Top Reasons to Study Sociology at UToledo

Multiple academic options.

Choose what works for you. 

• Courses + project 
• Courses + thesis 
• Courses + internship 

4+1 B.A. to M.A. in Sociology program.

UToledo offers a faster path to a graduate degree for UToledo Sociology undergraduate students. Accepted students in the 4+1 program can complete up to three graduate level classes (9 hours) during their final academic year of undergraduate studies. 

Experiential education.

Because UToledo is an urban institution at the crossroads of the Midwest, we create opportunities for students to contribute to the city of Toledo and its surrounding communities. Master’s students take part in internships and collaborate with local nonprofits. We recognize that we are part of a global society and encourage students to take advantage of international experiences that increase their competencies as global citizens.  

Teaching and research assistantships.

Help pay your way with these competitive positions in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. Gain experience teaching undergraduate courses and engaging in research. Receive funding to present research at conferences. 

Cutting-edge tools.

Sociology graduate students are trained to collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data. UToledo has: 

• Statistics and methods labs 
• Local and international field schools in community research