Admission Requirements
All applicants must be accepted for admission by the Graduate School of the University of Texas – Pan American. They must have demonstrated academic preparation for graduate work in Sociology and a bachelor’s degree in Sociology or closely related field. Students who meet the Graduate School admission criteria without a 3.0 GPA must have a GPA average of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester hours, or 90-quarter hours, of undergraduate courses completed, as shown on official transcripts. In addition to the application materials submitted to the University, applicants must submit to the Graduate Student Advisor of the Sociology Department a copy of all documents required by the University (e.g., Graduate Application Form, originals of undergraduate, and if applicable, graduate transcripts, letter of intent, and any other documents that may enhance an applicant’s chances of getting into the program), as well as two recommendation letters from two college professors who have instructed the applicant at the undergraduate (or graduate) level and can attest to the applicant’s ability to undertake graduate studies. For application package, please come the Department of Sociology located in the Social and Behavioral Science Building, Room 344.
Deadlines for fall admission: July 20.
Deadline for spring admission: December 1.
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate assistantships are awarded on a competitive basis. Applicants who apply for the assistantship should indicate their interest and present their qualifications in a letter of application. Those who receive an assistantship must show satisfactory academic and work-related progress to be able to continue receiving the award. The availability of faculty research assistantships is dependent upon the grant activity of individual faculty and varies from semester to semester.
Degree Plan