Master of Arts - How to Apply

Admission Requirements

Application to the MA program is open to all students holding a BA, BS or higher degree in any field. Students without prior training in sociology may be admitted but may be required to make up deficiencies without graduate credit.

Academic Standards

The department does not require a specific GPA for admission but does recommend these standards:

  • a combined GPA of at least 3.3 for all courses taken at the undergraduate or graduate level prior to admission.
  • a combined GPA of at least 3.5 for all sociology courses at the undergraduate or graduate level prior to admission.

Application Deadline: March 15

Sociology MA students are accepted for Fall admission only. Applications submitted by March 15 receive priority consideration for admission and funding opportunities. Applications submitted after the deadline are considered on a rolling basis until June 15th.

More About the Degree  Degree Requirements

Application Materials

  • Apply online
  • Three letters of recommendation (at least two must be from academic/professional sources)
  • Arrange submission of official transcripts from all schools where BA and graduate credit hours were taken
  • Statement of purpose and goal of graduate study (Part 2, Question 6 on application).
  • Writing sample (click here for criteria)
  • Optional: GRE score not required, but may be submitted to aid application file
  • International students: Please contact International Education for requirements and guidance.

Financial Aid

Some teaching assistant and research assistant positions are available to MA students in the Sociology Department. CU Denver's Office of Financial Aid website has information about loans and other financial aid.