Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology PHD Program By Boston University |Top Universities
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Program overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Study Level

PHD

The Sociology PhD program trains future scholars in the fundamental skills of the discipline of sociology. Students will acquire advanced knowledge of sociological theory and research in their chosen areas of specialization within the discipline in order to make a significant and original contribution to the field. Graduates of the program are prepared to take up teaching and research positions in academia or beyond. Applicants should have at least a bachelor’s degree in any discipline; a bachelor’s or a master’s degree in sociology is preferable but not required. Candidates admitted to the PhD program must complete 16 courses (64 credits). Deficiencies are made up without credit. Course requirements are as follows: GRS SO 701: Advanced Sociological Theory (Classical) GRS SO 702: Proseminar: Sociological Methods GRS SO 708: Contemporary Sociological Theory GRS SO 712: Qualitative Methods (or an approved course in qualitative methods in the social sciences) GRS PO 841: Quantitative Research Methods (or an equivalent Graduate Programs Committee–approved advanced quantitative methods course) All course requirements should be fulfilled in the first year of study. The student’s remaining coursework should be chosen from a list of elective courses in conjunction with his or her advisor.

Program overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Study Level

PHD

The Sociology PhD program trains future scholars in the fundamental skills of the discipline of sociology. Students will acquire advanced knowledge of sociological theory and research in their chosen areas of specialization within the discipline in order to make a significant and original contribution to the field. Graduates of the program are prepared to take up teaching and research positions in academia or beyond. Applicants should have at least a bachelor’s degree in any discipline; a bachelor’s or a master’s degree in sociology is preferable but not required. Candidates admitted to the PhD program must complete 16 courses (64 credits). Deficiencies are made up without credit. Course requirements are as follows: GRS SO 701: Advanced Sociological Theory (Classical) GRS SO 702: Proseminar: Sociological Methods GRS SO 708: Contemporary Sociological Theory GRS SO 712: Qualitative Methods (or an approved course in qualitative methods in the social sciences) GRS PO 841: Quantitative Research Methods (or an equivalent Graduate Programs Committee–approved advanced quantitative methods course) All course requirements should be fulfilled in the first year of study. The student’s remaining coursework should be chosen from a list of elective courses in conjunction with his or her advisor.

Admission Requirements

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Applicants hold a four-year Bachelor’s degree from an accredited US institution or its international equivalent.  If you have earned a three-year degree that is the equivalent of a four-year degree in the US, it will be accepted in the admissions process.  Other English Language Requirements: TOEFL Paper Based score of at least 600.

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