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Georgia State University
Overview
Georgia State University / Department of Sociology is located in Atlanta, GA, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts/Doctor of Philosophy (MA/PhD) | ||
| Master of Arts (MA) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 10 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? |
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| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
58
Applied
43
Accepted
11
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | April 15th | February 1st | No |
| Spring deadline | April 15th | April 15th | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 600 TOEFL IBT score: 100 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | February 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
93
Total Graduate Students
29%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
70%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 6.45% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 40.86% |
| White or Caucasian | 35% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1.08% |
| Asian | 3.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 7.53% |
| Unknown | 1.08% |
Gender
Male (27%)
Female (72%)
Faculty
23
Total faculty
Full-time - 23
Part-time - 0
Male (8)
Female (15)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Race and urban studies, gender and sexuality, family, health, life course |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
33 Gilmer Street
Atlanta, GA 30302-3083
United States
Atlanta, GA 30302-3083
United States
Contact
Dr. Donald C. Reitzes
Department Chair
Email: dreitzes@gsu.edu
Phone: 404-413-6506
Fax: 404-413-6505
Department Chair
Email: dreitzes@gsu.edu
Phone: 404-413-6506
Fax: 404-413-6505