Overview

The Department of Sociology at Florida State University offers advanced training in both qualitative and quantitative research methods, paid teaching and research assistantships that come with tuition waivers, a culture of collaboration and support, and a program for learning how to teach at the college level.

Careers

Graduates typically secure jobs as professors at research universities and liberal arts colleges or as researchers in nonprofits and government agencies.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Developing Sociological Research
Practicum in Sociological Research
Reporting Sociological Research
Proseminar in Sociology
Prospectus Writing Seminar
Teaching Sociology
Sociological Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tallahassee, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The program is available to students of all majors who have passed with a grade of “C” or better a college-level course in social statistics and qualify on the other admissions criteria.
A personal statement of goals and anticipated plans.
Three letters of recommendation, two must be from college faculty.
An electronic copy of all transcripts, undergraduate and graduate, reflecting any academic work you have undertaken (copies to our Department can be unofficial but transcripts to FSU Graduate Admissions Office must be official)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21129 USD / year

≈ 21129 USD / year
Out-of-State

21129 USD / year

≈ 21129 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

8628 USD / year

≈ 8628 USD / year

Living costs

Tallahassee

United States

955 - 1345 USD / month

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