Sociology
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Master of Science (MS)
- Non Degree
- Transcripts
- Recommendation Letters
- Academic Statement of Purpose
- Personal History Statement
- Writing Sample
- A sample of written work in English (e.g., a senior thesis, term paper, or published paper about 10-25 pages, double spaced) providing evidence of potential independent research and writing.
- CV
- This program accepts the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars basic requirements as described on the English Proficiency Requirements page.
- Cumulative Grade Point Average from most recently conferred undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree:
- 3.0 or equivalent (A=4.0)
| Fall | Spring | Summer |
| December 10* | No Entry | No Entry |
*Applications submitted by this date will receive full consideration.
| 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 |
- 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 Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars 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.