$21,401 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] Sociology
- The Sociology PhD program provides training in the skills necessary to secure research careers in academic and nonacademic professions and emphasizes applied research in community-based settings.
- The Sociology PhD program is organized around a curriculum combining strong grounding in the acquisition of methodological skills with advanced study in one of the department’s four areas of concentration: the Sociology of Crime/Deviance; Domestic Violence; Social Inequalities; and Health, Families, and Communities.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $17911 | $17911 | $17911 | $17911 |
| Health Insurance | $3320 | $3320 | $3320 | $3320 |
| Books and supply | $70 | $70 | $70 | $70 |
| International differential fee | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| Total Fees | $21401 | $21401 | $21401 | $21401 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 89 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7 | 9 | 3 |
- One official transcript (in a sealed envelope) from each college/university attended.
- Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution (Note: Official, preliminary transcript reflecting Master’s degree in-progress may be submitted prior to first semester of enrollment. Final, official transcripts are required post admission to document completion of master’s degree.).
- Official, competitive GRE scores taken within the last five years.
- Three letters of recommendation, at least two from academic sources regarding the applicant’s potential for success in the program.
- A 250-500 word personal statement identifying the area of research interest, faculty with whom they would like to work with and a description of the applicant’s academic and professional experiences and goals.
- Résumé.
- A writing sample, at least 2,500 words and demonstrating the ability to complete advanced graduate work.