Sociology, PhD
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Field of Study: Sociology
Program Overview
The Department of Sociology offers graduate training leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree. The doctoral program includes four areas of concentration: Sociology of Age and the Life Course, Medical Sociology, Social Inequality, and Research Methods.
PhD Policies
For PhD policies and procedures, please review the School of Graduate Studies section of the General Bulletin.
Program Requirements
The Doctor of Philosophy degree is awarded upon the completion of required coursework, comprehensive examinations and all requirements of the School of Graduate Studies, including the timely completion and successful defense of the doctoral dissertation.
The PhD in Sociology requires the completion of 66 credit hours beyond the BA/BS degree, including 18 credit hours of SOCI 701.
Successful completion of written comprehensive examinations in two of the four concentration areas (Sociology of Age and the Life Course, Medical Sociology, Social Inequality, Research Methods) are required before beginning work on the dissertation.
Information concerning the dissertation process is available from the School of Graduate Studies.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| SOCI 400 | Development of Sociological Theory | 3 |
| SOCI 401 | Contemporary Sociological Theory | 3 |
| SOCI 406 | Logic of Social Inquiry | 3 |
| SOCI 407 | Social Statistics | 3 |
| SOCI 509 | Advanced Statistical Analysis | 3 |
| SOCI 514 | Qualitative Methods/Field Research | 3 |
| Concentration Core Courses: | ||
| Choose two of the following: | 6 | |
| Medical Sociology | ||
| Social Inequality | ||
| Age, Society, and Inequality | ||
| Concentration Electives a | 12 | |
| SOCI Electives | 12 | |
| SOCI 701 | Dissertation Ph.D. | 18 |
| Total Credit Hours | 66 | |
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Two electives, plus the core course, in each selected concentration area.