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Enrollment Sequence and Academic Terms for M.A. In Social Policy

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Enrollment Sequence and Academic Terms

Year One

First Term:
SOC-620500 - Policy Process* 3cr
SOC-620501 - Social Policy Perspectives* 3cr

Second Term:
SOC-620600- Policy Implementation: Organizational Policy* 3cr
or
SOC-620601 - Policy Implementation: Governmental Policy* 3cr
SOC-620540 - Ethical Issues in Social Policy* 3cr

Third Term:
SOC- 620602 - Qualitative Methods 3cr
RAM - 62059 - Modes of Inquiry* 3cr
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Year Two

Third Term:
SOC - 620603 - Quantitative Methods 3cr
elective 3cr

Fourth Term:
elective 3cr
elective 3cr

Sixth Term:
elective 3cr
Final Project 3cr
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Program Total 36cr

* = residency-based course

Terms of Study

You may start the program in either Fall or Spring. Most Students enroll part-time in the Social Policy program, completing two courses per term. Following this pattern, the program may be completed in two years.

Fall term: September to December (15 weeks)
Spring term: January to May (15 weeks)
Summer term: May to July (8 weeks)

Individual variations in course sequencing and load may be arranged with the assistance of your mentor. This means you can make your studies work around your personal and professional life.