Do you have Fall and Spring Admission?
No, only Fall admission
What is the deadline for admission?
January 3rd
What are the areas of study within the Sociology/Criminology program?
- Gender
- Health
- Race
- Disasters and the Environment
- Methods/Statistics
- Theory
- Criminology
- Deviance
- Law & Society
What do I need to submit with the application?
Application (available online), Transcripts, Three letters of recommendation. TOEFL scores (for international
students) and Statement of Objectives.
Do first year international students get financial aid?
Yes, if they have a TOEFL score of at least 600 paper-based, 250 computer-based and 100 IBT based.
Does financial aid cover tuition and living expenses?
Yes, if you receive a teaching or research assistantship
from our department then your tuition is paid in full and
you will get a competitive stipend for living expenses.
I've submitted my electronic application. Where should I mail official transcripts?
Do not mail official transcripts during the applicant stage.
If your department of interest indicates to the central office that
they have an interest in offering you admission, the central office will
insert the appropriate conditions for verifying your documents. The
Office of Graduate and Professional Education will call into question
the veracity of any document submitted to our office. We regularly
verify transcripts with the issuing institution. If any material is
found to have been altered or falsified in the finalization process, we
reserve the right of expulsion.
Where do I send the three letters of recommendation?
Your application is done entirely online. Your
recommender will receive an email stating how to upload their letter
into our application system. If they experience any problems uploading
their letter, they should login to their instructional webpage, there is
a link on the upper right hand side called "Need Help?". This is their
link for technical support. If needed, they can submit their letter to
technical support and they will upload the letter for your recommender.
Do you offer a M.A. or Ph.D.?
We offer a M.A. and a Ph.D. in Sociology and Criminology
How long does it take to complete the program?
Entering with a B.A. or B.S., 2 years for the M.A.,
and an additional 3 years for the Ph.D. Entering with a M.A. or M.S. ,
four years for Ph.D.
Do you offer long distance learning in the graduate program?
No, unfortunately at this time we do not offer long distance learning.
Do you offer a part-time program for people who work fulltime?
No, we do not offer a part-time program. You can
take up to nine credits through the Continuing Education Dept., then
after you are admitted into the program, you must complete 1 full
semester before you can petition the Graduate Policy Committee to have
those credits transferred.
Do you have to be accepted into the program to take courses?
No. You can take nine credits through our Continuing
Education program and have them transferred into the program after you
apply and you get accepted.
How much does it costs per credit hour?
Please visit UD Student Financial Services for tuition and related fees.
(subject to yearly change)
Do you have an accelerated Masters program allowing BA/BS students to take graduate classes that count toward their MA/MS?
No. We do not have an accelerated program that
allows BA/BS students to take graduate classes that count toward their
MA/MS degree.
Do you have an alternative Masters program?
No, we do not have an alternate program.
Should you have any further questions, please email us.
tsimpson@udel.edu
