What Sets UM-Flint's Social Sciences (MA) Program Apart?

Focus:

UM-Flint’s Master of Arts (MA) in Social Sciences program is uniquely tailored for three distinct audiences:

• Bachelor-level graduates who wish to continue their exploration of social science disciplines and issues
• Teachers seeking graduate-level education in their fields to meet professional standards or deepen their understanding
• Professionals with private or public sector jobs who wish to increase their knowledge in areas of social sciences

Flexibility:

• The 30-hour graduate credit program is designed primarily for the part-time student with evening and some online courses.

• The Social Sciences program allows you to combine core courses with a concentration in one of three areas: U.S. History and Politics, Global Studies, and Gender Studies.

• It is also possible with consent of an advisor to customize the program concentration courses to meet your specific needs.

Resources:

• UM-Flint’s Social Sciences faculty are knowledgeable and have researched around the world, bringing to students a perspective on social sciences that is informed and enlightened.

• Social Sciences faculty are engaged and accessible, challenging you in a critical, multidisciplinary exploration of human societies across the globe, while assisting you to develop critical reading, research, and writing skills in social science.

Results:

• Students gain an understanding of and appreciation for differences that abound across the global community, preparing them to deal with people of different backgrounds and cultures in the workplace and in society.

• Practicing teachers gain useful knowledge and skills that can be immediately applied to a classroom setting, providing a rich experience for K-12 students.

• The program may be used to meet the 18-hour continuing education/professional development requirement for teachers to progress from a Provisional Certificate to a Professional Certificate, or to meet the six-credit hour requirement for Professional Certificate renewal.

• Critical thinking, writing, and analytical skills are greatly enhanced as a result of rigorous coursework and discussion which offers benefits, regardless of your profession.

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

• Minimum overall undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

Application Process

To be considered for admission, submit the following to the Office of Graduate Programs, 251 Thompson Library:

• Application for Graduate Admission

• $55 application fee (non-refundable)

• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended

• Three letters of recommendation from individuals knowledgeable of your potential for advanced academic study

• Statement of Purpose describing your reasons for pursuing the degree

• International students must submit additional documentation. (Visit www.umflint.edu/international for details.)

Admission decisions are made by the program director in consultation with the program faculty following the receipt of all application materials.

Application Deadlines

The program has rolling admissions and reviews completed applications each month.

Application deadlines are as follows:

• Fall (early deadline*) – May 1
• Fall (final deadline) – August 1
• Winter – November 15
• Spring – March 15
• Summer – May 15

* You must apply by the early deadline to be eligible for scholarships, grants, and research assistantships.

International students are required to apply earlier than the deadlines posted here. The final deadlines for international students are May 1 for the fall semester, September 1 for the winter semester, and January 1 for the spring term.

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