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The department's main educational objective is to cultivate top-tier sociology PhD candidates. The graduate program in sociology at Johns Hopkins functions as a research mentorship, combining structured coursework, individualized faculty guidance, and independent yet supervised research projects. With its intimate scale and focused specializations, the program offers tailored academic paths and strong connections between professors and peers. The atmosphere is relaxed, while the diverse student and faculty body, representing varied geographic and social origins, creates a stimulating academic environment.
Student must have a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university. Applicants who receive their bachelor’s degree in a country other than the U.S. must have the U.S. equivalency of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Students must have IELTS Academic Band Score equal to 7, or a minimum score of 600 (paper-based), 250 (computer-based), and 100 (internet-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).