The GRE scores must be submitted directly to the Department of Sociology by the Educational Testing Service. A score of 600 or better is required. The packet should be sent to our Director of Graduate Studies. An incomplete application will not be considered. Financial awards The Department of Sociology endeavors to support most doctoral students comprehensively for two to four years as Teaching Assistants or Teaching Fellows, Graduate Student Assistants,or Graduate Student Researcher, with awards for Fall and Spring terms that include full tuition, a living stipend, and most awards include medical coverage.
Medical coverage is for twelve months.
For students who already have an M.A. degree or who have completed eight graduate courses, Teaching Fellowships are available during the Summer term. Graduate Student Assistantships and Graduate Student Researcher positions are also available through University research centers and faculty funded research. Typically, graduate students serve as Teaching Assistants during the first three years. Teaching Assistants work with faculty in teaching introductory undergraduate courses, mostly by leading small groups of undergraduate students in discussions. In later years, the students become Teaching Fellows and teach courses independently, mentored by a faculty member.