Admissions Requirements * How to Apply * Application Deadlines
Admissions Requirements
For prospective students who meet the Graduate School admissions requirements, admission is usually routine for those who also meet the following requirements and standards:
- At least 30 hours in the social sciences (anthropology, political science, economics, psychology, sociology, history)
- At least 21 of these hours must be in sociology;
- Six of these hours must be from (1) Sociological Theory and (2) Sociological Research Methods or Sociological Statistics, with grades of B or better;
- An overall grade point average of at least 2.7 (A = 4.0)
We recognize that prospective students come from a variety of educational backgrounds and we do not want to discourage students who have little background in sociology from joining our program. In the event that you have not met the 21 hour minimum for sociology courses, contact the Dr. Mark Hedley, Graduate Program Director, about your chances of joining our program.
Office: Peck Hall 1216
Phone: (618) 650-3420
Email: mhedley@siue.edu
How to Apply
Applying to the graduate program in sociology requires 2 steps.
Complete a Graduate School application. Applications are available in the Service Center (Rendleman Hall, Room 1309), the Graduate School (Rendleman Hall, Room 2202) or on the Graduate School website. You must submit an official transcript along with an application fee.
- Step 2. Department of Sociology
The Sociology Department requires that students submit two documents:
I. A 1-2 page personal statement. This statement helps the department’s Graduate Admissions and Assistantships Committee understand why you wish to pursue studies in sociology.
II. A writing sample. We would appreciate a writing sample that demonstrates your writing skills and your sociological competence.
Submit these documents to the Graduate Program Director via email (mhedley@siue.edu) or snail mail:
Mark Hedley, Graduate Program DirectorDepartment of Sociology and Criminal Justice Studies
Box 1455, SIUE
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1455
Application Deadlines
Students may be admitted to the program at the beginning of any semester. Because of course sequencing, we encourage applications for admission in the fall semester. The application deadlines for fall, spring and summer terms are as follows:
- Fall semester: July 10
- Spring semester: November 15
- Summer term: April 1
Please note that if students wish to apply for a graduate assistantship, they must be accepted to the program by the time they apply. The deadline for assistantships is April 15. Click here for more information on department funding.
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