Department of Sociology | Admission Requirements



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	Admission Requirements The requirements for admission to graduate studies in sociology are as follows: The requirements for admission to graduate studies in sociology are as follow: Transcripts from all undergraduate work and, if applying for the Ph.D. program, transcripts from M.A. or M.S. degree program(s). Three letters of recommendation. A statement of purpose explaining why you have decided to pursue graduate education in sociology, and specifically addressing how your interests fit with those of department faculty. The Graduate Record Examination – the verbal, quantitative and analytical aptitude tests. The University of Cincinnati requires evidence of competence in the English language for students applying from countries where English is not a national language. The University requires scores made on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or similar test. The minimum TOEFL scores required on the paper test is 600, on the computerized test is 250, and on the internet based test 100. While many of our graduate students come to us with a background in sociology, the department encourages students with academic backgrounds other than sociology to apply as well. The graduate program committee reserves the right to require additional coursework upon admission as it deems necessary to make up any deficiencies in sociology Completed applications for admission and for financial aid should be received by January 15 for admission to graduate study for the following Autumn Quarter, although the department will consider applications after that date if space is available. Applications requesting financial aid must be complete by the January 15 deadline. The application fee for graduate study at the University of Cincinnati is $40.00. Complete an on-line application at www.grad.uc.edu. Just click on the graduate application link, fill in your information and submit. All application materials should be sent directly to Cheryl Lindsey, Graduate Program Coordinator, P.O. Box 210378, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0378. Statement of purpose may be e-mailed directly to Cheryl.Lindsey@uc.edu. Letters of recommendation may also be e-mailed to Cheryl Lindsey, but a signed “snail mail” copy must also be mailed to the address above. For further information regarding entrance in to the Master’s or Doctoral programs in Sociology, the student should contact the Director of Graduate Studies (Dr. Rhys Williams), Department of Sociology, University of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 210378, Cincinnati, OH 45221-0378. (513-556-4717)