Major: sociology

Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters

Degree: Master of Arts (M.A.)

Specialization: Higher Education

Research Areas: Globalization (Focus on Political Economy), Social Theory (Focus on Critical
Theory), and Social Inequality (Focus on Intersectionality).

Important information about applying to Graduate School:

  • Official Transcripts: Official Transcripts and/or Official Foreign Credential Evaluations must
    be received from each college or university attended. For more information on how to send
    transcripts, please visit our website: fau.edu/graduate/apply
  • Supporting documentation: Supplemental documents should be uploaded as separate files as part of the online graduate application. NOTE: You will not be able to submit your application until all the supplemental materials are uploaded.
  • Conduct: A “yes” answer to either of the conduct questions on the online application will require a written explanation. Additional information may be requested when your application is under review. Applications will not be fully processed until all conduct issues are cleared.
  • Application status: Once your application has been submitted, you can check your application status online to ensure transcripts and test scores have been received.
  • Residency classification: Your residency classification automatically defaults to non-Florida. After you are admitted, the residency officer will request additional documents by email if needed.
 

Admission Requirements

Domestic Students

• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 of the last 60 credits
Two (2) letters of recommendation
• Statement of personal objectives in essay form
• Writing sample

International Students

• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 of the last 60 credits
• Two (2) letters of recommendation
• Statement of personal objectives in essay form
• Writing sample
• A general evaluation of international transcripts is required; FAU will do the evaluation or it must be done by a NACES member
• TOEFL score of 548 or IBT of 79; IELTS 6.0; Duolingo 110

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Contact/Information

Cathy King, Program Administrator
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
Department of Sociology
Culture & Society Building (CU-97), Room 253
Boca Raton Campus Map

(T) 561.297.3270
(E) cking11@fau.edu
(W) fau.edu/sociology/graduate

Application Deadlines

Domestic Students
Fall: May 1
Spring: November 1

International Students
Fall: May 1
Spring: November 1