Online Master of Art in Sociology

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree, in any field, from a regionally accredited institution.

Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA (scale is 4.00="A") in the last 60 hours of a student's first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA (scale is 4.00="A") in an applicable master's degree program. The most competitive applicants will have a GPA of 3.30 or higher.

All applicants must submit:

1. Graduate admission application and application fee
2. Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework
3. Current resume or curriculum vitae
4. A personal statement of goals relevant to the master's degree program
5. Two letters of recommendation from academic or professional backgrounds
6. Proof of English proficiency

An applicant whose native language is not English (regardless of current residency) must provide proof of English proficiency; required is a TOEFL score of at least 600.

The personal statement must be four to five pages long, double-spaced, and it should address the applicant's professional goals, applicant's strengths for success in the program, and any relevant professional experience or responsibilities that have been completed.

Letters of recommendation must be from at least two individuals with a professional or academic background and connection to the applicant. Family members and friends do not meet this criterion. Letters of recommendation will be received electronically.