University of California-San Diego:
This professional degree allows students to combine GPS’s rigorous professional training with a specialist’s interest in China.
GPS will not require or consider GRE or GMAT scores for Fall 2021 admission.
Masters programs in Political Economy which do not require GRE
Master of Chinese Economic and Political Affairs
This professional degree allows students to combine GPS’s rigorous professional training with a specialist’s interest in China.
GPS will not require or consider GRE or GMAT scores for Fall 2021 admission.
Graduate Study Admissions Sociology
Applicant are eligible for admission to graduate programs at Harvard if applicant have either 1) completed a bachelor’s degree from a the students.S. college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association 2) completed an international degree that is equivalent to a the students.S. bachelor’s degree from a college or university of recognized standing.
It is possible to complete all of the degree requirements within five years, however, some students take longer to conduct research and or write-up their dissertation.
The department requires a minimum of one semester of Teaching Fellowship for the degree.
Applicants are not required to have a Sociology degree, although a background in the social sciences and statistics can be extremely helpful.
The GRE is required of all applicants to the graduate program in Sociology. Per University policy, GRE scores are valid for 5 years from the date of the test.
It is highly recommended that applicants to the PhD program take the GRE no later than mid-November in the year of application.
Applicants are required to take the GRE General Exam.
If applicant have a four-year degree from an English-speaking institution, applicant may not have to take the TOEFL.
All letters of recommendation must be submitted electronically.
Graduate Record Exam scores , letters of recommendation, and statement of purpose are all considered.
Guidance for International Students
Note: this information is specifically intended for applicants to the university Ph.D. and Master degree programs.
A student may submit an application before receiving the degree, or while their degree is still in progress, so long as the degree will be completed prior to matriculation.
TOEFL or IELTS is required of all applicants whose native language is not English.
No exemptions are made on the basis of an advanced degree from any institution.
Applicants may self-report a GPA and GPA scale in the Academic History section of the application. Applicants should not convert or recalculate their GPA. Some colleges and universities do not report or compute a GPA a self-reported GPA may be omitted in such cases.
Information for International Students
If applicant earned their degree in a country where the official language is not English, but from an institution there where the official language of instruction is English, submission of TOEFL IELTS results may not be required.
The English proficiency requirement can be fulfilled through the Test of English as a Foreign Language or the International English Language Testing System
The TOEFL is administered in foreign countries by the Educational Testing Service.
PhD Admissions
Actual time depends on students' prior background, progress, and research requirements.
The Stanford University do not offer a terminal Master’s degree in Sociology.
The most recent GRE test score will be considered.
The Sociology does not have a required minimum GRE score and scores are only one consideration out of many in an applicants file.
Scores from the Graduate Record Exam General Test are required of all applicants to Stanford doctoral program in Sociology.
These students are chosen on the basis of a strong academic background as evidenced by previous study, test results, written sample, and letters of recommendation.
Master of Applied Science in Spatial Analysis
Requirements for all Master of Applied Science Degree Programs.
To fulfill this requirement, the university will accept scores from either the Test of English as a Foreign Language or International English Language Testing System
Sociology
There is no cut-off point in terms of GRE or GPA scores. Along with test scores and GPA, the admissions committee will look closely at their statement of purpose, writing sample, transcript, and their letters of recommendation. For international students whose native language is not English, the TOEFL is required.
Sociology
TOEFL or IELTS for non-native speakers of English.
Vanderbilt Sociology
If applicant are truly interested in earning only a master’s degree, this is not the place for applicant.
The Vanderbilt University does not have a minimum GRE score for admission.
Demography University of California, Berkeley
The program at UC Berkeley is one of the few in the United States granting graduate degrees in demography, rather than offering demography only as a field of specialization within some other department. This training strategy permits greater concentration and depth in demography, as well as program flexibility and breadth in related subjects.
If the applicant comes from a country or political entity where English is not the official language, adequate proficiency in English to do graduate work, as evidenced by a TOEFL score of at least 90 on the iBT test, 570 on the paper-and-pencil test, or an IELTS Band score of at least 7 on a 9-point scale and.
Applicants may only to one single degree program or one concurrent degree program per admission cycle.
Letters of recommendation: Applicants may request letters of recommendation through the application system. Hard copies of recommendation letters must be sent directly to the program, not the Graduate Division.
Official TOEFL score reports must be sent directly from Educational Test Services TOEFL and IELTS score reports are only valid for two years.
Graduate Record Examinations : is required for the university Ph.D program. GRE scores are only valid for 5 years.
A maximum of 6 units of 298 299 course work can be used toward the degree. The same course work cannot be used toward two different master’s degrees unless it is part of an approved concurrent master’s program. Two-thirds of all course work must be letter-graded and only courses graded C or better, or Satisfactory may be counted towards degree requirements.
For Applicants
The Emory University consider a number of different factors in combination, including GPA and record, GRE scores, research experience, interests that fit with department strengths, and scholarly potential.
Information for International Applicants
The receipt of a bachelor or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in the United States or from a university where English is the primary language of instruction.
Submission of an official Test of English as a Foreign Language score report with a minimum score of 80. Many departments and programs require submission of a TOEFL score of 100.
Admission Requirements for the Graduate Major in Geography
Applicants are expected to have acceptable GRE scores Strong letters evaluating past academic and or professional performance and indicating potential for high achievement in graduate studies must be submitted.
MAPW 4+1 for CMU Students
Students for admissions during their junior or senior year and, following admission and evaluation of their transcripts, may receive credit for up to four courses, or one full semester of work, toward their M.A. requirements. The degree provides the advantages of an M.A. degree in an accelerated timeframe, features intensive work in writing and visual design for both print and new media, and prepares students for a range of communications careers.
Applying for Admissions Sociology USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and
Criteri Admission to regular graduate status ordinarily requires possession of a bachelor degree, a GPA of at least 3.0, one or courses in statistics and or college algebra, and three letters of recommendation. The Graduate Record Examination is also required and international applicants must also submit their score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language
Please Note: applicant are no longer required to send additional hard copies of their GRE scores and transcripts to the USC Sociology deparment.
U-M LSA Sociology
There are no strict cut offs for the GPA or GRE scores.
Rackham requires at least an 84 on the TOEFL.
International Applicants Graduate School of the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences Boston College
TOEFL and IELTS scores are considered valid from exams taken a maximum of two years prior to application program deadlines.
NYU Center for Urban Science and Progress
These evaluations must show that their degree is equivalent to a US Bachelor’s.
GRE GMAT scores are valid for up to 5 years. TOEFL IELTS scores are valid for 2 years.
Applicants are automatically considered during the evaluation process and any awards will be announced in their admissions letter.
Clinical and Social Sciences in Psychology
Results of GREs taken in December may not reach us in time to consider with their application.
International Students
Almost all international applicants must submit official test score results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language , the International English Language Testing System , or the Pearson Test of English
PhD Admission Criteria
Admission considerations include practical experience in social welfare scores on the Graduate Record Examination taken within the past five years letters of reference and competency in written and spoken English.
Students from non-English speaking countries must submit results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language , taken within the past two years.
Graduate Admissions Sociology
Note that the TOEFL is required at Boston University, unless applicant have already completed a degree at an English-speaking institution.
The university look at recommendation letters and their own statement as much as the Boston University does the quantitative measures.
Sociology Ph.D.
The GRE General Test is required of all applicants for PhD admission.
The university cannot accept GMAT, LSAT, or MCAT scores in place of the GREs. the University of California-Irvine does not require that applicants file scores from any of the various GRE tests available.
Test of English as a Foreign Language and International English Language Testing System
The internet-based TOEFL is required of all international applicants except citizens of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, and the United Kingdom.
Neither can the university waive the requirement for current TOEFL or IELTS scores.
TOEFL-ibt or IELTS test scores for Fall admission must be dated no earlier than February of the previous year.
The University of California-Irvine gives careful consideration to letters of recommendation, to the skills and capacities evidenced by writing samples, and to educational achievements indicated by test scores, grade-point averages, and academic honors.
Master of Urban Planning
The purpose of this course is to help students quantitative and qualitative reasoning and analysis techniques to problem identification, researching and detailing alternatives, and selecting policy and intervention approaches within real world constraints.
While common professions and career fields include architecture, engineering, sociology, economics, geography, political science, environmental sciences, public administration, urban planning, and public policy, many other fields also serve as excellent foundations for an MSSUM degree.
DURP admissions committee places particular emphasis on each applicant statement of purpose.
Recommendations: Please use the system to request recommendation letters from their references. They will be able to enter recommendations .
International Applicants: TOEFL or IELTS scores must be submitted into the application system.
Agronomy
Graduate Record Examinations verbal, quantitative, and writing scores.
English proficiency test scores may be required for international applicants.
The qualifying examination occurs after the M.A. degree has been completed.
To earn the Ph.D. degree, doctoral students must also write a dissertation that contains original research and reflects their education in sociology. Upon completion of the doctoral dissertation, the candidate also must pass a final oral examination to earn the Ph.D. degree.
Ph.D. students must and be admitted to the dual-title degree program in Demography prior to taking the qualifying exam.
To qualify for the dual-title degree, students must satisfy the degree requirements for the degree they are enrolled in Sociology.
Multiple courses are offered in each of these categories each year, and many of the courses can be taken within the sociology department and counted toward sociology degree requirements.
The dual-title degree will be guided by the qualifying exam procedure of the Sociology graduate program. The qualifying exam for the dual-title degree will occur as soon as possible after completion of the M.A. requirements. Because students must first be admitted to a graduate major program of study before they may to and be considered for admission into a dual-title graduate degree program, dual-title graduate degree students may require an additional semester to fulfill requirements for both areas of study and, therefore, the qualifying examination may be delayed one semester beyond the normal period allowable.
Upon completion of the doctoral dissertation, the candidate must pass a final oral examination to earn the Ph.D. degree.
An applicant must have a minimum grade-point average of 3.0 to be considered for enrollment in the dual-title degree program.
To qualify for the dual-title degree, students must satisfy the requirements of the Ph.D. in Sociology.
There is no formal maximum number of credits from the primary SOC degree that can be double-counted toward the SODA degree. Ph.D. committees may limit the number of credits taken for the SODA degree that can count toward the primary graduate program degree requirements.
Program Rehabilitation Science College of Public Health and Health Professions University of Florida
They should also be prepared to provide a brief description of their background and current curriculum vitae or resume.
The Graduate Record Exam General Test is required for all applicants.
International applicants are required to demonstrate proficiency in spoken and written English by completing the Test of English as a Foreign Language ,the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery , or the International English Language Testing System The TOEFL ITP is not accepted for admission purposes.
The Rehabilitation Science requires an official copy of GRE exam scores for all applicants. The Educational Testing Service will provide official GRE scores for five years after the test administration date.
Graduate Programs Admissions
The application requirements for the MA programs in Sociology and Criminology include a statement of purpose, three letters of recommendation, full transcripts, scores from the GRE, and a writing sample.
Letters of recommendation: Letters should address the quality of their performance on items required for graduate study such as critical thinking skills, writing skills, organizational aptitude, interest in the field, eagerness, and the ability to carry tasks through to completion.
The Sociology awards teaching assistantships on a competitive basis for students pursuing MA degrees in Sociology and Criminology.
Sociology University of Maryland
The Graduate Program in Sociology is designed for students seeking a Ph.D. degree.
Admission to the graduate program is based upon the student’s academic record, GRE scores, letters of recommendation, and other information relevant to the applicant’s chances of being successful in the program.
Admissions Requirements Sociology
Admission to graduate study in sociology usually requires an grade-point average of at least 3.25 and a minimum score of 300 or better and, preferably, a 4.0 or better writing score on the aptitude test of the Graduate Record Examination General Test
In addition to fulfilling the Graduate College requirements for admission, applicants must complete a departmental application statement and use its personal reference forms in obtaining three letters of recommendation.
Sociology
To complete their application file, the university require their application, official transcripts from all colleges and universities applicant’ve attended, their statement of purpose, a writing sample, a minimum of 3 letters of recommendation, GRE scores, and for international applicants, TOEFL scores.
All applicants are required to take the GRE General Test.
The GRE Sociology Subject Test is not required.
If applicant believe applicant might qualify for this fellowship, please indicate their background in German in the personal statement of goals that is part of the application materials.
UMass Amherst
Please note: Though the university students may earn a Master’s degree on the way to the PhD, the University of Massachusetts-Amherst does not accept applications from those only interested in pursuing a Master’s degree in Sociology. Those entering the doctoral program with a Master degree may be required to take additional courses if their training and course work do not correspond to the requirements for the Master degree in this department.
Their statement should be no than three single-spaced pages. If applicant feel there are aspects of their record that do not reflect their potential, such as their GRE scores or GPA, please explain.
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