Master’s in Applied Sociology Prospective Students

Important Information

If you are interested in the Applied Sociology Master’s program, need additional information, or have any questions, please contact the Graduate Program Coordinator, Kate Hemmis at khemmis1@umbc.edu. If applicable, you will be directed to additional appropriate contacts.

Admission Requirements

Submit a Graduate Admissions Application (UMBC)

  • Goal Statement
  • Official Transcript showing:
    • Conferral of a Bachelor’s degree
    • Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
    • Note: Unofficial transcript will be accepted for admission decision, but admission is contingent on timely receipt of official transcript
  • Writing sample from coursework in sociology or a related discipline
    • Applicants may submit any course paper, thesis, or capstone project that best represents their research and writing skills
  • Résumé/CV
  • Two (2) letters of recommendation from an academic or professional source

Note: GRE not required