Applicants must have a B.A. or B.S. from an accredited institution, preferably with a major in sociology or any other social science.
It is strongly recommended, but not required, that applicants have taken undergraduate
courses in social theory (or its equivalent), social statistics (or its equivalent)
and research methods (or its equivalent).
Grade point averages are considered in the context of the applicant’s whole record, but a strong applicant
will normally have at least a 3.0 grade point average (A=4.0) on the most recent 60
semester hours of undergraduate coursework.
International students must also provide evidence of satisfactory . The TOEFL or the IELTS exams provide this evidence and must be taken at least a month before submitting
your application. TOEFL and IELTS scores must not be more than 2 years old. The scores
must be sent electronically to UH Admissions directly by the Educational Testing Service
(ETS) using system code #6870. On the TOEFL, a total combined minimum score of 79
is required. The TOEFL score cannot be older than 2 years. On the IELTS, a minimum
band score of 6.5 is required. The IELTS score can be older than 2 years. Official
TOEFL scores must be received by the University before the application is considered
complete.
Ultimately, 2 letters of recommendation, preferably from academic sources are required. During the CollegeNet application
process, the names and emails of individuals who will provide recommendations will
be required. Once provided, CollegeNet will contact the individuals and request that
they submit recommendation information.
A Statement of Purpose (SOP) must be submitted through the CollegeNet application. Without it, the application
cannot be finalized. An SOP is a brief essay of 1–2 pages about why the applicant
wants to pursue graduate work in sociology, their experiences in sociology and plans
after receiving a graduate degree.
All applicants must pay the required application fees (Domestic Applicants: $50; International Applicants: $80) before their application
is considered complete and ready for review.
Graduate Application through .
Official transcripts from all higher educational institutions must be sent online directly to the University
of Houston Admissions using code #6870. In cases where a digital copy cannot be sent
from the sending institution, an official hard copy must be mailed to the UH Graduate
School. Consideration of an application can be made with unofficial transcripts; however,
once admitted, the prospective student must provide an official transcript in order
to be given the ability to enroll.
International Students must send original or certified transcripts of previous education both in the original
language and the English translation to the UH Graduate School.
International Students have other application requirements. For a complete list of requirements, check the UH International Admissions website for international students. The requirements include, but are not limited
to, a statement of understanding, a letter of financial backing, degree clarification
form, two passport-sized photos and a statement of purpose.
Address information for the UH Graduate School can be found at .
For more information or clarifications, please contact Stella Grigorian, Graduate Faculty Advisor. Phone: 713.743.3960 Email: sgrigorian@uh.edu Address: 91ÁÔÆæ – Department of Sociology Attn: Stella Grigorian, Graduate Faculty Advisor 3551 Cullen Boulevard, 473 Philip Guthrie Hoffman Hall (PGH) Houston, Texas 77204-3011
