Admission to the online MA in Sociology requires the approval of the UAB Graduate School opens a new website and the program director.

Minimum Admission Requirements

• A bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of 12 hours of social science coursework.
• An overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.0, based on a 4.0 system, or a 3.2 GPA for the last 60 semester hours in a BA/BS program.
• A 3.0 GPA in all previous graduate coursework.

Exceptional students who fail to meet any of the above requirements will be evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis. The following criteria are also considered in the admissions process:

• evidence of scholarship
• statement of career goals
• letters of recommendation (two to three)
• professional experience

Application Deadlines

• Fall Semester: August 1
• Spring Semester: December 1
• Summer Semester: May 1

How to Apply

The application for the online MA in Sociology program can be completed through the Graduate School's online application form opens a new website. For information about application requirements, contact the program director, Cullen Clark, PhD, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..