Degree Requirements
- Credit Hours: Students must complete a minimum of 40 credit hours in the doctoral program.
- Grade Point Average: Students must earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 in all courses applied to degree requirements.
- Graduation Requirements: In addition to completing required coursework, students must complete several written and oral benchmarks as described in their handbook. For details, go to the Sociology Degree Progress tab.
Curriculum Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
CORE COURSES: | 16 | |
Professional Development Seminar | ||
Sociological Data Analysis and Interpretation 1 | ||
Sociological Data Analysis and Interpretation 2 | ||
Sociological Research Methods | ||
Sociological Explanation | ||
Qualitative Methods | ||
ELECTIVES: * | 15 | |
Any SOC course at the 600 level or above. | ||
RESEARCH REQUIREMENT: ** | 9 | |
Research | ||
Research | ||
Total Hours | 40 |
Major Learning Outcomes
Sociology
Students graduating with a Ph.D. in Sociology will be able to:
- Conduct independent and original research of publishable quality
- Effectively communicate and critically analyze the foundational literature in general sociology and in their chosen areas of specialization
- Develop a research program to evaluate social issues using sociological theories and methodological skills