The Graduate Program in Sociology is located in the Bird House, one of the stops along VCU's Historic Buildings Tour. Today, it houses faculty with wide ranging interests and expertise, and provides office space for Graduate Teaching Assistants. The intimate setting and supportive environment enhance students' personal growth and intellectual development. A rigorous sequence of theory, statistics and research methods courses provides students with practical skills and abilities that are widely applicable. Substantive seminars prepare graduates to meet the challenges of the 21st century.

 

This website provides the most current and comprehensive information available on our Master's program. The 'Program Overview' briefly describes the focus and context of our program, the types of students served, and the degree options that are available. The departmental 'Graduate Student Handbook'  provides a wide range of information including financial aid,  course sequences and requirements, and detailed descriptions of each degree option.  Information on the Practicum option is available under 'Funding and Training.' While these program resources are important, our human resources are equally so. Please take the opportunity to visit our student pages. Find out about the activities, research interests, and thesis topics of our graduate students, past and present.

Application forms for U.S. citizens and International students may be downloaded directly from the School of Graduate Studies website, which is the  the most comprehensive source of  information on the application process, in-state and out-of-state tuition rates, student fees, financial aid, university policies, and other valuable graduate student resources.  For additional information on Virginia Commonwealth University, students are encouraged to visit VCU's Website.  

If  you have any questions about our graduate program or would like to arrange a visit to the Bird House, please contact the office manager for further information.