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Admissions
Applicants for admission to the graduate program in sociology should present a minimum of 15 undergraduate semester hours in the social sciences. This includes courses in statistics, research methods and social theory, and a minimum of six additional hours of sociology or related courses.
Students with a background in sociology but without the specific course requirements may be admitted provisionally, but must remove any deficiencies within the first year of graduate study. Students admitted provisionally can show competence in statistics by taking SOC 2130, in theory by taking SOC 4710, and in research methods by taking SOC 2510, or in any of these areas by taking a program of independent work approved by the graduate committee. All courses must be passed with a grade of “B” (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better.
Admissions will be made on a rolling basis, beginning March 1 with a strong preference for Fall admissions.
Application Checklist:
• UNO Graduate Studies Office application and fee
• Department graduate program application
• Three letters of reference on approved form
• Writing sample
• Personal statement of goals and perception of how graduate work in sociology may help you achieve your goals.
• Optional unofficial copy of transcipts (for earlier consideration)