Sociology Master’s program at Illinois State University

The sociology master program at Illinois State helps you take the extra step to make the world better.

The sociology field is broad and our program reflects that. We'll give you a solid foundation in data analysis and research methods to prepare you to work in a data-driven society. From there, what you study is up to you.

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Sociology at Illinois State offers you all the support you need. Our classes are small and you'll have plenty of individualized attention.

Once you finish our program, you'll have a solid skill set in research, writing, critical thinking, and communication. You'll be well prepared to pursue a Ph.D. or embark on a rewarding career.

Our program requires a thesis. This puts students in a favorable position to earn a future Ph.D. or enter the workforce in almost any position.

Discover what life as an Illinois State graduate student is like.

A student applying to a master program must:.

Have earned a four-year bachelor degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, or do so within one academic year.

The unofficial transcript should be easily readable and clearly indicate degree(s) awarded, courses and course grades for each term.

Submit a statement of purpose describing why you are seeking admittance into the program (2 pages).

Submit an academic writing sample (at least 5 pages).

Submit names and email addresses of three references for letters of recommendation within the online application.

GRE scores are not required for your application. However, if you wish to submit them, you may.

The University provides graduate assistantships as a means of . They are intended as a way to facilitate a student progress to degree while providing important professional development.

Graduate tuition waivers are awarded on a competitive basis by departments schools offering graduate programs to students who show promise for success and who have not received a fellowship or other award funding tuition costs. Tuition waivers cover tuition only. The student is responsible for paying the required fees. Submit this form to your department graduate coordinator.

Students with an established GPA, must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students without a graduate GPA, must have a minimum of 2.8 for the last 60 hrs.

Student must be fully admitted into a degree program.

Tuition waivers may only be used to cover coursework that will be placed on the degree audit and count towards the student degree.

No than 3 thesis dissertation hours beyond those required for the degree.

Tuition Waivers are awarded by a majority vote of the graduate admissions committee based on the greatest need among applicants who show promise for success.

Submitted on time (Deadlines): August (fall) January (spring) May (summer) .

See Student Accounts for information on tuition and fees. Funding for graduate students is available from several different sources. Students who have been admitted from contiguous states including Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, and Wisconsin will receive in-state tuition.