The sociology doctoral field enrolls a small cohort each year and advises students through a faculty drawn from across the university. Applicants are admitted to the field itself rather than to a specific scholar or lab, and terminal master's students are not admitted.
The curriculum teaches the core theories and research methods of sociology and leaves room to specialize. Prospective applicants are encouraged to look over faculty research areas and may contact individual faculty members before applying.
The PhD is administered by Graduate School at Cornell University and follows the academic standards set for that unit, so students should expect to meet both program and university expectations. Current course lists, degree requirements and academic policies are published in the university catalog, and applicants with questions about eligibility or the application process should contact the department or graduate field directly.
