Sociology: Corrections

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Degree Program	Sociology: Corrections
Subject Area	Sociology and Corrections
Program URL	http://sbs.mnsu.edu/soccorr/graduate program/corrections.html
Location	Off-Campus: 7700 France, Edina
Degree Type	Graduate - M.S.
Total Number of Credit Hours	33 Credits
Course Rotation	Summer 2009	Corr 559 Issues in Corrections
	Fall 2009	Soc 607 Program Evaluation
	Spring 2010	Soc 602 Sem in Social Organization
	Summer 2010	Corr 647 Correctional Theory
	Fall 2010	Soc 566 Program Planning
	Spring 2011	Soc 606 Sem in Sociological Theory
	Summer 2011	Soc 517 Program Administration
	Fall 2011	Soc 603 Sem in Social Psychology
	Spring 2012	Soc 605 Sem in Research Methods
	Summer 2012	Corr 559 Issues in Corrections
	Fall 2012	Soc 607 Program Evaluation
	Spring 2013	Soc 602 Sem in Social Organization
	Summer 2013	Corr 647 Correctional Theory
	Fall 2013	Soc 566 Program Planning
	Spring 2014	Soc 606 Sem in Sociological Theory
Career Outlook	Graduates of this program will have a dedication to the application of the sociological perspective to correctional practice, a thorough understanding of the correctional system, a commitment to improving the system of justice, and the ability to facilitate and maintain the necessary processes for change.
Program Description	The Master of Science in Sociology: Corrections is designed for a person seeking a leadership role in the active critique and transformation of corrections practice. The graduate of this program will have a dedication to the application of the sociological perspective to correctional practice, a thorough understanding of the correctional system, a commitment to improving the system of justice, and the ability to facilitate and maintain the necessary processes for change. The graduate of this program is further expected to promote, within Corrections and to the community at large, a commitment to the principles of social justice, respect, tolerance, dignity and worth of all persons.
Admission Requirements	In addition to admission to the College of Graduate Studies at MSU, Students seeking admission to the Master of Arts in Sociology program must meet the following requirements: 1. 18 semester credits or 24 quarter credits of social and behavioral sciences including courses in sociology, criminology, penology, and research methods or statistics (or their equivalent). 2. A grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale for all undergraduate work. 3. Three letters of recommendation. Forms for letters of recommendation are available from the Department of Sociology and Corrections. 4. Curriculum vitae or resume. 5. Statement of Purpose. 6. Writing Sample Students not meeting specific requirements may be admitted provisionally and be asked to fulfill deficiencies in addition to the regular schedule of courses.
Other Requirements	The Master of Science in Sociology: Corrections degree requires 33 graduate credits in sociology. The following courses are required. Soc 602 (3) Seminar in Social Organization Soc 603 (3) Seminar in Social Psychology Soc 605 (3) Seminar in Sociological Research Soc 606 (3) Seminar in Sociological Theory Soc 607 (3) Program Evaluation Cor 647 (3) Correctional Theory and Practice Cor 559 (3) Issues in Corrections Cor 699 (3) Thesis Required courses are offered at 7700 France on a three-year rotation. All required seminars are offered once a year on the Minnesota State Mankato campus one evening a week. All other courses are offered on campus at least once a year with some courses offered every semester and some in tech evening. The selection of the remaining courses is planned with the student's advisor with consideration given to the student's previous preparation and professional objectives. The faculty recommends that the students choose from the following: Soc 509 (3) Family Violence Cor 543 (3) Penology Cor 547 (3) Community Corrections Cor 548 (3) Correctional Law Cor 549 (3) Correctional Counseling Cor 551 (3) Law and Justice in Society Cor 552 (3) Victimology Cor 553 (3) Treatment Methods in Corrections Cor 698 (1-6) Internship in Corrections Soc 517 or Cor 517 (3) Program Administration Soc 541 or Cor 541 (3) Social Deviance Soc 542 or Cor 542 (3) Criminology Soc 565 or Cor 565 (3) Law and Chemical Dependency Half of all graduate credit applied toward the degree must be earned in courses at the 600 level. The student must complete all graduate degree requirements within six years. A master's thesis is written under the supervision of the student's thesis advisor and examining committee. The thesis may be original research, an historical review, replication of an existing study, secondary analysis of available data, or applied research. Thesis requirements include an oral defense of the thesis proposal at the beginning of the project and a successful oral defense upon completion of the work.
Program Contact Information	Karen Purrington Department of Sociology and Corrections Minnesota State University, Mankato Armstrong Hall 113 Mankato, MN 56001 Phone: (507) 389-1561 Fax: (507) 389-5615