Graduate Programs Skip to content Home About Part-Time Instructional Opportunities Academics Undergraduate Programs Sociology Program Social Psychology program Criminal Justice Studies Gender and Women's Studies Graduate Programs Master of Arts Criminal Justice Studies Tracks Apply Sociology Apply Thesis Accelerated Doctor of Philosophy Area Exams Dissertation Apply Alumni Career Guidance Giving Internships Research Kercher Center for Social Research Kercher Center Clients and Projects Services and Activities Study of Religion, Humanity and Social Change Scholarships Graduate Undergraduate Student Organizations Directory Faculty Staff Emeriti Contact Us The Department of Sociology at Western Michigan University offers Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy programs. Masters programs Students can earn a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Studies, Sociology, or an accelerated Master of Arts in Sociology. Doctoral program The doctoral program in sociology at Western Michigan University develops an advanced understanding of the significant features and processes of human society through a focus on both research and teaching.