The Ph.D. program in Sociology is designed to prepare students for careers in sociological research and teaching. Broad training in sociology is provided through a wide variety of courses and research experiences. Each student's program is individually guided by a doctoral committee. A basic feature is the core training in general sociology, theory, research methods, and social psychology.
Concentration is required in two areas of sociology.
Course work in a cognate area, approved by the student's doctoral committee, is also required. The areas of concentration are important and active ones in the field, and thus provide students with valuable specialties to augment the doctoral training in the discipline as a whole. Admission requirements Master's degree in sociology. Grade-point average of 3.25 in all graduate work, and the completion of the Graduate Record Examination. Applicants who hold a master's degree in a related field may be admitted to the program, but may be required to make up deficiencies as a condition of admission.