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Submit official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended. NOTE: You do not need to submit an official transcript from Texas A&M University. Texas A&M will accept transcripts sent electronically through SPEEDE or eSCRIP-SAFE. Transcripts from any other vendor will not be accepted. Many universities can use the electronic format. Electronic transcripts can be processed much faster than paper transcripts.
Curriculum Vitae:
Graduate applicants are required to submit a either a Resume or Curriculum Vitae to their departments.
Personal Statement:
The statement of purpose (also known as a “personal statement”) should describe your reasons for applying to the Doctoral Program in Sociology at Texas A&M University. This document is not to exceed two pages in length (single-spaced, Times New Roman, 12 pt. font, 1-inch margins). You should include details regarding your qualifications, academic and research interests, future career plans, and other aspects of your background and interests which may aid our admissions committee in evaluating your aptitude and motivation for pursuing a Ph.D. in Sociology. If you have particular experiences or skills relevant to the study of Sociology, please be sure to include these in your statement
详见 https://sociology.tamu.edu/application-and-admissions/
Recommendation Letter:
Graduate applicants should provide (3) three recommendations from individuals who are familiar with your academic achievement and potential. If you have been out of school for a number of years and are unable to contact former professors, you may submit non-academic references (e.g., employers). Please be aware that TAMU does not automatically contact the references you may have listed on your ApplyTexas application.
Writing Sample:
The Department of Sociology requires a writing sample from all applicants to the Ph.D. Program. The Admissions Committee will be looking for original work giving evidence of both writing ability and the capacity for research, analysis, and original thought at the graduate level.
Your writing sample could be an Honors or Master’s Thesis, published paper, co-written paper, or comparable article.
Papers must be submitted in English.
Samples may be up to 25 pages long. Other things equal, a short, effectively written sample is preferable to a longer sample. If you decide to submit a longer sample, please indicate which pages should be reviewed by the admissions committee.