Sociology

 Supported Degree Objectives


  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  • Master of Science (MS)
  • Non Degree

Required Supporting Documents


English Proficiency Requirements


Doctoral and Master's Degree Program Requirements


  • Cumulative Grade Point Average from most recently conferred undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree:
    • 3.0 or equivalent (A=4.0)

Application Deadlines


  • Fall Spring Summer
    December 10* No Entry No Entry

  • *Applications submitted by this date will receive full consideration.

Program Contact Information


  • Name Dan Rudel
    Phone 765-494-4673
    Email drudel@purdue.edu
    Web Program Website
    Address Department of Sociology
    Purdue University
    700 West State Street
    West Lafayette, IN 47907-2059
    USA

Additional Information


  • Current master’s students wishing to move to a doctoral degree program in this same graduate program will not be required to submit a new application.
  • We do NOT admit students seeking only an MS degree.
  • Exceptions may be made in special cases regarding departmental minimum required test scores. The Graduate School minimum English proficiency test score requirements still apply and can be found at https://www.purdue.edu/gradschool/admissions/how-to-apply/apply-toefl.html.
Purdue West Lafayette campus