Twelve hours of course credit in Sociology at the 600 level are required. Completion of 9 hours in each of two concentrations is encouraged. Sociology courses at the 400 level may not be taken without the consent of the student's advisor and the Programs and Curriculum Committee. Six hours may be taken in related fields without petitioning the Programs and Curriculum Committee for approval. The student's program may include a minor or cognate field.
Doctoral students are eligible to take the theory and methodology examinations whenever offered.
Substantive examinations may be taken upon completion of theory and methodology examinations. The candidate must pass an oral defense of the dissertation, including the theory and methodology related to the research, in accordance with the deadlines specified by The Graduate School. The department participates in a program designed to give graduate students an opportunity to develop an interdisciplinary specialization in environmental policy. See Economics for program description. Please refer to Human Ecology for specific requirements.