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Sociology, Social Work & Anthropology
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY
SOCIOLOGY GRADUATE PROGRAM

GRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOK

Revised Edition (August 2007)

“Making Graduate School Bearable, One Student at a Time.”

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION

II. GRADUATE PROGRAM OVERVIEW

A. Programs of Study
B. Specialization Areas

III. THE GRADUATE FACULTY

IV. SOCIOLOGY GRADUATE STUDENTS ASSOCIATION

V. ADMISSION AND FINANCIAL AID

A. Introduction
B. Admissions and Awards Committee
C. Admissions: General Policies
D. Financial Support: Introduction
E. Financial Aid: General Policies
F. Limitations on Receipt of Funding

VI. THE ADVISORY SYSTEM

VII. TRANSFER AND RESIDENCY CREDITS (See the University Catalog)

VIII. TEACHING AND RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIPS

IX. CREDIT LOADS AND PERFORMANCE

X. EXCHANGE PROGRAMS

XI. INTERNSHIP CREDIT

XII. GRADUATE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

A. The M.S. and M.A. degree in Sociology

1. Program of Study Approval
2. Curriculum
3. Recommended Prerequisites

B. Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology

1. Program of Study Approval
2. Curriculum – General Policies
3. Curriculum – Specific Requirements
4. Comprehensive Examinations
5. Dissertation

XIII. PETITIONING PROCEDURES FOR PROGRAM REQUIREMENT WAIVERS

XIV. GRANDPARENTING CLAUSE

APPENDIX I: Summary of Deadlines for Graduate Admission and Awards

APPENDIX II: Master of Social Science in International Rural and Community Development

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