Special facilities at Purdue University include an African American Studies and Research Center, American Studies Program, Black Cultural Center, Gerontology Program, International Center, and Women's Studies Program. Students for whom English is a second language must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language. In addition, applicants to the Ph.D. program must supply evidence of the completion of a Master's research thesis or an equivalent project. A Graduate Committee of faculty members representing the entire department, and often including members of the Politics and Economy Section, will review the application materials and make a recommendation to the Graduate School of the University. If the Graduate School concurs, the student will be granted admission.
New students enter the program in fall semester.
Application materials will be considered when they are received. However, in order to be considered for funding, all application materials must be received by February 15. Most sociology students receive teaching or research assistantships in their program of study. Typically, this consists of four years of support for students admitted with a B.S. degree and three years of support for those admitted with a M.S. degree. These awards cover tuition and some fees and also provide a monthly stipend.