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Sociology - MA

Graduate Program Application Information

Graduate Program - Sociology

Program Website - http://life.umt.edu/grad/name/sociology

NOTE - BEFORE APPLYING, IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED APPLICANTS REVIEW THE "Admission Section" OF THIS SITE FOR SPECIFIC PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS.

Degree/Major - MA/Sociology

Admission Semester(s) and Application Deadline(s):

  • Fall - Priority will be given to complete application packets postmarked by February 15. Complete application packets received after this date will be considered on a space available basis.
  • Spring - Priority will be given to complete application packets postmarked by November 15. Complete application packets received after this date will be considered on a space available basis.

Deadline(s) if also Applying for Assistantship:

  • Complete application packet must be postmarked by February 15

Test Requirements:

  • GRE-1000 minimum verbal and quantitative combined, minimum 4.0 analytical writing, scores not more than 5 years old
  • The TOEFL, IELTS or MELAB are also required of international applicants and can substitute for the GRE
  • All official test scores must be sent to the UM Graduate School

The following "Additional Application Materials" must be mailed directly to the department (address below):

  • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation
  • A personal statement clearly outlining your academic objectives
  • A writing sample exemplifying good grammar, sentence structure, organization and content (term paper or professional article)

Sociology Department
The University of Montana
Social Science Building, Room 333
32 Campus Drive #5184
Missoula, MT 59812-5184