Overview

This Sociology program at Indiana University Bloomington is a large, comprehensive department at the forefront of sociological research and teaching in virtually every disciplinary subfield.

Key Facts

This department provides world-class, hands-on intellectual support and guidance to the graduate students—not only across the fields and areas that constitute sociology, but also across the discipline’s full methodological spectrum.

At Indiana University Bloomington you learn sociology not just through formal course work, but also through active participation in faculty research projects. Moreover, the graduate students are prepared well for careers in teaching as well as research.

Most will work as teaching assistants for faculty members, as preparation for teaching their own undergraduate courses at IU.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sociological Theory

Social Organization

Social Psychology

Sociological Issues in College Pedagogy

Social Stratification

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bloomington, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

Sociology

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Fifteen credit hours in sociology with a 3.3 (B+) grade point average (may be waived for students with a strong undergraduate record in another field), a writing sample, and three letters of recommendation. For students submitting their application for Fall 2022, scores on the Graduate Record Examination General Test are optional.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

35577 USD / year

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Out-of-State

35577 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

35577 USD / year

≈ 35577 USD / year

Living costs

Bloomington

United States

1071 - 1733 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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