Some things to consider when selecting a graduate program:
- Degrees offered – see below
- National ranking/ Quality of faculty
- Geographic location<
- Admission requirements – see below
- Financial aid – see below
The American Sociological Association (ASA) Guide to Graduate Departments available in the Sociology Department office (Fulton Hall, Room 266) has information on over 200 graduate programs. One of the appendices is an "Index of Special Programs,” which lists the schools specializing in particular areas of sociology.
In general, the better programs are more competitive. You will probably want to apply to several schools, including at least one or two that are less exclusive.