$15,800 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Doctor of Philososphy [Ph.D] Sociology
- The Graduate Program in Sociology is directed primarily toward students whose ultimate goal is to receive a Ph.D. The Master of Arts degree is designed as a preparation for the Ph.D., so we do not have separate M.A. and Ph.D. curricula. Instead, students complete their M.A. en route to the Ph.D. degree. All students entering the program receive strong basic training in research methods, theory, and analytic techniques, as well as instruction in several major substantive areas.
- Students are expected to complete the M.A. degree in two years, after which time they are reviewed for official entry into the Ph.D. program. Work toward the Ph.D. involves coursework and intensive study in one of the department’s five areas of concentration, completion of written and oral comprehensive exams, and completion of a dissertation.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
| Tuition Fees | $12593 | $12593 | $12593 |
| Health Insurance | $2417 | $2417 | $2417 |
| Compulsory Fees | $790 | $790 | $790 |
| Total Fees | $15800 | $15800 | $15800 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 80 | 120 | 3 |
- Required in addition to submit TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores or the IELTS.
- An applicant may be admitted as a prospective candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy degree upon certification by the major department that he or she is a person of proper attainment and promise, that appropriate courses may be adequately given, and that the student’s research can be adequately supported and directed. Such admission must be to an authorized field and must be approved by the dean of the Graduate School.
- Persons holding a baccalaureate degree, or a foreign equivalent, from a regionally accredited institution are eligible to apply for admission to the Graduate School.