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How do I apply?
Visit the Graduate College webpage to see application deadlines, requirements, required fees, and instructions on how to submit your application.
- Applied Sociology: http://www.gradcollege.txstate.edu/programs/applied-sociology.html
- Sociology: http://www.gradcollege.txstate.edu/programs/sociology.html
- Sustainability: http://www.gradcollege.txstate.edu/programs/sustainability.html
- Dementia & Aging Studies: http://www.gradcollege.txstate.edu/programs/msda.html
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Can I apply during Fall, Spring, or Summer?
Application Deadlines
Deadlines U.S. Citizen International Fall - Priority February 1 February 1 Fall - Standard July 15 June 1 Spring October 15 October 1 Summer I April 15 March 15 Summer II June 1 No Admission
Application Deadline
This program has a flexible deadline, which means applications received after the posted deadline may be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis, with no guarantees for admission consideration.Funding Information
Applications must be complete by the priority deadline to be considered for certain types of funding.Decision Timeline
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Is the GRE required?
GRE scores are not required.
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What grade point average is required for acceptance?
Minimum of a 3.0 GPA in your last 60 undergraduate hours of letter-grade work earned before receipt of your bachelor’s degree. If you have completed graduate-level course work, they will calculate a second GPA based on your last 60 hours of undergraduate hours plus your letter-grade graduate hours.
To calculate the GPA for your last 60 hours:
Change Country to United States and then enter the classes, hours, and grades.
http://www.foreigncredits.com/Resources/GPA-Calculator/
Start from the bottom of the transcript and count up 60 hours. Be sure to not count courses twice and to only include classes that you have earned letter grades for. Incompletes and withdraws are not used in calculating the last 60 hours.
If you do not meet the minimum GPA requirement:
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For students who have NOT YET GRADUATED they can retake courses in which they earned Cs, Ds, or Fs. It is especially important to retake and earn As in courses in which students have earned Ds and Fs. This might mean staying an extra semester, but if the goal is to raise the GPA, then this is a viable option for some students.
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For students who have GRADUATED:
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Students can get a second bachelor’s degree: Do well in this second degree. Raise the GPA. Work hard in all classes to earn As.
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In some programs, students can take *GRADUATE* courses as a non-degree seeking student. Make As in these graduate courses. Let’s say a student took 6 or 9 hours and earned As. Those As are added to the “last 60 hours GPA calculation.” However, do not take undergraduate courses UNLESS you plan to get a second degree.
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Where can I find out information about tuition & fees?
Student Business Services: https://www.sbs.txstate.edu/billing/rates-g.html
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What types of funding are available?
The Graduate College compiled a variety of resources to help you get the financing you may need. This website has information about Graduate Assistantships, Scholarships & Fellowships, External Funding, Travel Funds, Financial Aid & Loans, and Awards. http://www.gradcollege.txstate.edu/funding.html
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I'm an international student. Where can I find more information about the required testing, documentation, and the application process for international applicants?
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How many classes is considered a full course load? Can I go part-time?
Nine credit hours is considered full-time at the graduate level.
Yes, you may go part-time. Part-time is 6 hours or fewer.
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Are any of these programs online?
Our MS in Dementia and Aging is a completely online program. In the Long Term Care track, however, students must complete a 1,000 hour internship in Texas.
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Where can I find out more advice on how to prepare for graduate school?
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Whom do I contact for more information about these graduate programs?
We would love to talk to you more about our graduate programs!
Current and prospective students (Applied Sociology, Sociology, Sustainability Studies)
Dr. David Dietrich, Director of Graduate Programs: dd34@txstate.eduCurrent and prospective students (Sustainability Studies)
Dr. Chad Smith, Sustainability Studies Director: clsmith@txstate.eduCurrent and prospective students (Dementia & Aging Studies)
Dr. Kyong Hee Chee, MSDA Director: kc26@txstate.eduGeneral questions
Graduate Programs Specialist: socigrad@txstate.edu
