Sociology, MA

Admission to the MA Program in Sociology is competitive and the number of available positions is limited. Students will be admitted for the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.

The application deadline for Spring enrollment is December 1st
The application deadline for Summer enrollment is May 1st
The application deadline for Fall enrollment is August 1st

How to apply

1. Application: Click here to complete the required SHSU Graduate Application.
2. Application fee: A university application fee is required for all applications to graduate programs at SHSU.
3. Submit transcripts for all prior degrees.  

a. Applicants are welcome to submit transcripts for coursework from additional institutions, though this is not necessary.

b. Applicants may submit unofficial transcripts for review by the admissions committee. However, under university policy, admission decisions are contingent upon receipt of official transcripts.

4. Applicants having at least a 3.50 undergraduate GPA and a degree in Sociology
will be automatically admitted.
5. For applicants without a degree in sociology or with less than a 3.5 undergraduate GPA, the graduate committee strongly recommends the submission of additional items.

a. Applicants without a degree in Sociology or with a 3.0-3.49 undergraduate GPA should submit a response to the following prompt:

In 500 to 1,000 words, describe how your personal, professional, and/or educational experiences have prepared you to engage with sociological thinking. Then, select a social problem that is important to you and demonstrate how a sociological perspective can be used to consider potential solutions. Finally, identify professional or career goals and articulate how our program can help you to achieve them.

If applicants have a traditional writing sample that demonstrates their ability to apply a sociological perspective, they may submit that in place of their response to the prompt.

b. Applicants with less than a 3.0 undergraduate GPA should submit a response to the previous prompt (or a writing sample) that also includes an explanation of why their undergraduate GPA is not the best indicator of their potential to succeed in the program, and at least one letter from a professional reference.

Note: Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

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