Program Overview

Master Degree of Sociology in English Taught

Discipline Introduction

Sociology is the scientific study of human society. Specifically, sociology is a discipline that systematically and comprehensively investigates social groups, social behaviors, social relations, social institutions, social culture, social change, and social development. As one of the core components of social science, sociology encompasses nine sub-disciplines in mainland China: Theoretical sociology, applied sociology, demography, anthropology, folklore, social policy, social work, social psychology, and gerontology.

The Department of Sociology is affiliated with the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) at the University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB). Its predecessor is the Department of Sociology and Political Sciences. In 2004, the Sociology Teaching and Research Unit (STRT) was founded. In 2009, STRT evolved into the Department of Sociology. It has remarkable achievements in the fields of teaching, research, social services, and international exchange.

Training Objectives of Master Students in Sociology

Recipients of a master's degree in this discipline are expected to have a proficient grasp of sociological theoretical perspectives and research methods, be well-informed about the cutting-edge developments and trends within the field, and have the capability to engage in scientific research, social investigations, or public administration. Graduates should be qualified to undertake teaching and research work in educational and scientific research institutions, as well as management tasks in government agencies, public service units, business enterprises, and social organizations.

Core Faculty of Sociology

The faculty members of Sociology are highly active in research and specialize in a wide range of topics including but not limited to:

• Sociology of Health
• Sociology of Family
• Sociology of Education
• Sociology of Culture
• Sociology of Organization
• Social Anthropology
• Social Policy
• Social Administration
• Social Network Analysis
• Social Service Management

The core faculty includes:

• Huan Jianli, Professor, Sociology of Health; Social Program Evaluation
• Xing Chaoguo, Professor, Sociology of Family; Judicial Social Work
• Zhang Donghui, Professor, Sociology of Culture; Smart Community Research
• Jiang Zhuoye, Associate Professor, Sociology of Organization; Medical Social Work
• Kou Haoning, Associate Professor, Social Policy; Social Administration
• Liu Hao, Associate Professor, Sociology of Education; Social Network Analysis
• Zhang Yudi, Associate Professor, Social Psychology; Health Sociology
• Zhang Ruikai, Associate Professor, Social Service Management; Social Work Ethics
• Xu Bin, Associate Professor, Community Governance; Social Service Management
• Guo Ge, Assistant Professor, Medical Anthropology; Qualitative Research Methods
• Li Wenjing, Assistant Professor, Community Analysis; Social Policy; Community Governance
• Liu Ling, Assistant Professor, Sociology of Environment
• Lyu Renhui, Assistant Professor, Mental Health Social Work
• Wu Yuling, Assistant Professor, Social Policy; Children Development
• Zheng Guanlei, Assistant Professor, Social Anthropology; Social Organizations and Social Governance

Degree Category and Duration

• Master of Law
• Duration: 2 years

Medium of Instruction

• English

Main Courses

The main courses include:

• Contemporary Sociological Theory
• Qualitative Social Research Methods
• Quantitative Social Research Methods
• Social Stratification and Mobility
• Literature Review and Academic Writing
• Social Anthropology
• Global Social Policy
• Global Sociology
• Global Social Work
• Sociology of Development
• Sociology of Health
• Sociology of Environment
• Social Program Evaluation