PhD in Sociology

The Ph.D. in Sociology prepares students for the academic job market and other professional careers. The curriculum trains doctoral students to theorize from several sociological perspectives and to apply a range of methods to collect and analyze data. Advanced training concentrates on race, ethnicity, and gender; health and illness; and global and cross-national sociology. Students work through graduate school and department requirements and consult a doctoral student handbook. The page collects forms and policies, including plan of work and transfer of credit forms, annual progress review, coursework worksheet, preliminary examination application, and specialty declaration. A sample plan of work is provided for students who already hold a master's in sociology. Students are expected to follow the handbook and policy documents, including graduation deadline dates and examination procedures, and to confirm their timeline with an advisor.