Admission Requirements

General admissions requirements for the University, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and the Department of Sociology and Anthropology are as follows:

1. The general university admission requirements for graduate study are: (A)
A baccalaureate degree or equivalent from an accredited institution of
higher education; (B) A 3.0 GPA (on a 4.00 scale) or better in the last 60
hours of-undergraduate study; (C) Three letters of recommendation from
supervisors able to assess the applicant's work. If possible, at least one
letter should be based on direct knowledge of the applicant's classroom
performance; (D) 2000-5000 words research paper or essay; (E) and a resume
or curriculum vitae); (F) goal statement of 600-1000 words. Applicants to the
PhD program must take the GRE.

2. The Department of Sociology and Anthropology's admission requirements for
graduate study includes the requirements under 1 above, plus the following:
(A) Statement of goals and interests in pursuing graduate studies in
Sociology and (B) A minimum of 3 semester hours each in undergraduate
sociological theory, research methods, and statistics. Equivalent courses in
other disciplines may be substituted for some of these requirements (with
permission).

3. Admission priority is given to students with an undergraduate grade point
average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.  Students with lower grade point
averages will be evaluated by the Graduate Program Committee and members of
the graduate faculty with emphasis placed on recommendations from
references, and other supporting data submitted by applicants.

4. Applicants should have had at least 12 credits in sociology, including a
course in theory, methods, and statistics.  Students who are otherwise
qualified for admission but lack this background may be admitted with the
stipulation that they be required to make up any deficiencies specified by
the Graduate Coordinators.

5. Students trained abroad who seek admission into the Master's Program will
be judged by the following criteria: the known reputation of the university
where the applicant was trained; the student's academic record; proficiency
in English (A TOEFL score of 575 or higher is required), and recommendations
from professors. The university requires that foreign students demonstrate a
guarantee of financial support.


The final decision on admission is made by the Graduate School in
consultation with the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. Applicants for
the MA program may apply for Fall or Spring admission. Admission decision are
made on a rolling basis. Deadlines: Spring admission November 1, Fall admission
April 15. Late applications decisions will be made on a space available basis.
Applicants for the doctoral program apply for Fall admission only. Application
deadline is January 15. Late applications decisions will be made on a space available basis