Sociology - International Students
The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice offers a Master of Science degree program in sociology with core courses in sociological theory, research methodology, data analysis, and research report writing. The master's program is conducted through a selection of appropriate courses within the framework of either a thesis (Option I) or a non-thesis (Option II) program. For additional information, students are advised to read the most recent departmental Graduate Handbook, available free from the department.
Required documents for admission:
- Application fee, $75.00, US dollars (this may be paid online when you apply)
- Official transcripts (with a copy of the provisional certificate or diploma)
- Official sponsor statement
- Bank Statement from the sponsor, must reflect a balance of at least $17,500 USD (must be less than 1 year old)
- TOEFL or IELTS: Official TOEFL (IBT at least 79, or CBT at least 213, or PBT at least 550) or IELTS (at least 6.00 band) must be less than 2 years old.
- Application
- 2 letters of recommendation
- Resume(Vita)
- Official GRE scores
- Writing Sample
Application Packet Submission Deadline:
Application Packet Submission Deadline Information:
- To be considered for the spring semester, the deadline is October 1
- To be considered for the summer semester, the deadline is February 15
- To be consider for the fall semester, the deadline is May 15
