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The Department of Rural Sociology offers the MS and PhD degrees. The program consists of broad training in sociological theory and methodology with attention to application and policy issues.

Specializations
Areas of specialization in the department are: sustainable development, community facilitation, and analytical processes.

Degrees Offered

Doctoral

On Campus

Note: The University is no longer accepting new applications for this program.

Admission Criteria

For priority consideration for assistantships, fellowships and scholarships, applications should be submitted by Jan. 15 for Fall enrollment and Sept. 1 for Spring enrollment.

  • Minimum GRE score: none set
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0 for domestic applicants
  • An undergraduate and/or graduate degree in a social science or equivalent is desirable
  • Basic understanding of statistics

Minimum Language Requirements

Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores

Students entering with a bachelor’s degree normally are admitted into the master’s program even if they are going on to a PhD, exceptional students may be admitted to the Masters/PhD program. Up to 12 hours of makeup work may be required for students who have less than adequate undergraduate preparation in the social sciences.

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

  • Completed Graduate School online application
  • Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
  • Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Rural Sociology Program 

  • Departmental application
  • GRE score report
  • 3 letters of recommendation
  • Statement of interest

Master's

On Campus

Note: The University is no longer accepting new applications for this program.

Admission Criteria

For priority consideration for assistantships, fellowships and scholarships, applications should be submitted by Jan. 15 for Fall enrollment and Sept. 1 for Spring enrollment.

  • Minimum GRE score: none set
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0 for domestic applicants
  • An undergraduate and/or graduate degree in a social science or equivalent is desirable
  • Basic understanding of statistics

Minimum Language Requirements

Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores

Students entering with a bachelor’s degree normally are admitted into the master’s program even if they are going on to a PhD, exceptional students may be admitted to the Masters/PhD program. Up to 12 hours of makeup work may be required for students who have less than adequate undergraduate preparation in the social sciences.

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

  • Completed Graduate School online application
  • Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
  • Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Rural Sociology Program

  • Departmental application
  • GRE score report
  • 3 letters of recommendation
  • Statement of interest