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One copy of official transcripts from all schools where BA and graduate credit hours were taken
Personal Statement:
Statement of purpose and goal of graduate study are required.
Recommendation Letter:
Three letters of recommendation (at least two must be from academic/professional sources).
Writing Sample:
Please do not submit a paper that represents a work product (e.g., a press release, newsletter, or a report). The writing sample needs to be either an academic paper written in one of your college courses or a five to ten page essay written about a sociological topic or a related subject area. Regardless of which type of writing sample you submit, the members of the Graduate Admissions Committee look for the same qualities. At a minimum, we expect the paper to be well organized, free of typing and grammatical errors, and clearly written. It should have an introduction, clearly stated purpose, contents that demonstrate how you achieved the purpose, a conclusion and references. Please indicate the origin of your writing sample – i.e., the course for which it was completed or whether it was specifically written for your application packet. The Graduate Admissions Committee uses your writing sample to assess your ability to conduct scholarly research and to successfully complete the Sociology MA program.