Overview

Department of Sociology / Department of Sociology is located in San Diego, CA, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Arts (MA)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	10

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?	No
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

36

Applied

23

Accepted

20

Enrolled

Applying

55

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	May 1st	May 1st	No
Spring deadline	November 1st	October 1st	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Master's Degree Requirements	3 letters of recommendation, writing sample

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA

Student Body

42

Total Graduate Students

4%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	21.43%
Black or African American	2.38%
White or Caucasian	30%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	11.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	Not Reported
Unknown	28.57%

Gender

Male (30%)

Female (69%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	The homeless and mentally ill, medical data relating to the homeless
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	148,820

Location & Contact

Address 5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA  92182
United States

Contact Phillip T. Gay
Phone: 619-594-5200

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