TOEFL TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE academic scores are required (just one of the above) from Individuals not born on American soil who were educated at an institution outside the United States, and U.S. citizens who earned a degree abroad from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English. IELTS TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE academic scores are required (just one of the above) from Individuals not born on American soil who were educated at an institution outside the United States, and U.S. citizens who earned a degree abroad from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English. GRE The GRE is required. GRE scores are evaluated competitively. Although there is no offical minimum, we do not suggest applying unless your combined verbal and quantitative scores are above 300.

PS Statement of Goals (personal statement) The Statement of Goals should be approximately 500-1,000 words and should include the following elements Your interest in Temple’s program Your research goals Your future career goals Your academic and research achievements. The statement of goals is submitted through the online application system. You may also send the statement of goals by email to socadmis@temple.edu. CV Resume A personal resume or curriculum vitae is required. Email the resume as an attachment to socadmis@temple.edu. Fee Submit the application by paying the non-refundable $60 application fee online using either a credit card or a bank account drawn on U.S. funds. RL Letters of Reference (3) Emailed from the letter writer to socadmis@temple.edu. Transcript Transcripts: No specific coursework is required for admission. All original transcripts should be sent directly to the department, using the address: Sociology Admissions 713 Gladfelter Hall 1115 West Polett Walk Temple University Philadelphia, PA 19122 We encourage you to also email a scanned copy to speed up the review process in case there is a delay with having the transcript mailed. Send to socadmis@temple.edu.