Sociology and Rural Studies

Available Options for Graduate Degrees

Core Requirements for Master of Science

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Sociology 
Community Development 

Core Requirements for Doctor of Philosophy

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Additional Admission Requirements

GRE: Not required
TOEFL: Department requirement of 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based, 79-80 Internet-based

Both MS and PhD candidates need a minimum of 24 credits of social science courses, of which 18 must be in Sociology.

Master of Science: Undergraduate courses in Research Methods, Sociological Theory, and Statistics must be completed as part of the previous work, or made up as prerequisites.

Doctor of Philosophy: Students seeking entrance must have an approved Bachelor’s and Master’s degree, (thesis option), not necessarily in Sociology, and courses in Research Methods, Sociological Theory, and Statistics must be completed as part of the previous work or made up as prerequisites.

Each applicant should have 2 signed letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the student’s academic record.  These can be sent to the:

Department of Sociology & Rural Studies
Graduate Program Coordinator
South Dakota State University
Box 504
Brookings, SD  57006

General Requirements (Master’s and PhD)

Graduate students must consult with their advisor before registering for graduate work.

For additional information see Masters Degree Requirements  and Doctor of Philosophy Degree Requirements .

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