Sociology, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Doctoral students are required to complete a total of 56 credits (including 12 credits of SOCY899). These credits include six substantive classes in preparation for a specialty exam. In addition, students must complete a Second-Year Research Paper.
After completion of the coursework, doctoral students must pass a comprehensive examination qualifying them to write their dissertation in the specialty of their choice. Upon the recommendation of the appropriate faculty members, the Department Graduate Committee approves the coursework qualifying students to take the examination.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| SOCY601 | Statistics for Sociological Research I (VPAC proposal to combine with 699C in process) | 4 |
| SOCY602 | Statistics for Sociological Research II (VPAC proposal to combine with 699N in process) | 4 |
| SOCY610 | Logic of Social Inquiry | 3 |
| SOCY620 | Classical Sociological Theory | 3 |
| Select one Social Theory course | 3 | |
| Select an additional research methods course | 3 | |
| Select one advanced statistics course or research methods course | 3 | |
| Select one statistical techniques course | 3 | |
| Specialization Requirements | ||
| Select 18 credits of specialization courses | 18 | |
| Dissertation Research Requirements | ||
| SOCY899 | Doctoral Dissertation Research | 12 |
| Total Credits | 56 | |