A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable degree from an international institution.
A minimum GPA of 3.0 during the last two years of undergraduate study is required, a combined Verbal and Quantitative GRE score of 300 makes one competitive, and a background in sociology and doing well in an undergraduate statistics course is desirable. Our committee evaluates each applicant's entire file holistically in making admission decisions. Strong letters of recommendation, a clear and focused personal statement, your research interests fit with faculty expertise, and an exemplary academic writing sample are at least as important as other factors.
Personal Statement. Upload a 2-3 page statement that highlights relevant training and experiences, your sociological interests and career goals, and why our department is the right place for you to continue your education.
Academic Writing Sample. ''Upload a copy of a sole-authored paper, such as an undergraduate course paper, an honor's thesis, Master's thesis, or publication. The paper should showcase your writing abilities, demonstrate critical thinking skills, and reveal your potential to succeed in our graduate program.
Transcripts. Upload a copy (unofficial is fine) of undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
GRE and/or TOEFL Scores. Upload copies (unofficial copy is fine) of your GRE scores. International students must also upload copies of TOEFL scores (minimum of 550 paper, 213 computer, or 80 Internet based).
International English Language Testing System (Academic IELTS): 6.5