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Twin Cities Campus
Sociology Ph.D.Sociology
College of Liberal Arts
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
Department of Sociology, 909 Social Sciences Building, 267 19th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55455 (612-624-4300; fax: 612-624-7020)
Email:
soc@umn.edu
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the
General Information section of
this
website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
Sociology is concerned with the study of human societies, groups, and social life. The program offers substantive training in seven areas of specialization:
1. Demography and population studies
2. Global, transnational, and comparative sociology
3. Inequalities and identities: Race, gender, sexuality, class, religion, and nation
4. Law, crime, punishment, and human rights
5. Life course: Family, education, and well-being
6. Networks, organizations, and work
7. Theory, knowledge, and culture
Methodological training is available in historical and comparative research, survey research, network analysis, advanced statistical analysis, and qualitative research. The doctoral program is for students planning to do research or teach.
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program
is 3.50.
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
Students are not required to have earned a graduate or professional degree prior to entering the program.
It is recommended that applicants have a background in basic sociology, usually consisting of the equivalent of 18 credits in undergraduate work (including 9 credits of social science statistical methods), or an MA degree in sociology or a closely related field. Individuals without sociology coursework are generally required to complete background coursework in theory and statistics during their first year of residence.
Special Application Requirements:
Applicants are evaluated on their academic potential, commitment to the field, creativity, and potential for contribution to the field. In addition to the University application form, and its required documents, applicants must submit the following: GRE scores; a sample of written work, usually a term paper, written in English; three letters of recommendation; and a personal statement of professional objectives. Non-native English speakers are required to take the TOEFL test, this includes students who have studied in the U.S. The department accepts new students for fall admission only. The application deadline is December 15.
Applicants must submit their test score(s) from the following:
International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:
The preferred English language test is Test of English as Foreign Language.
Key to test
abbreviations
(GRE, TOEFL).
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the
General Information section of this
website.
Program Requirements
29
credits are required in the major.
12 credits are required outside the major. 24 thesis credits are required.
This program may be completed with a minor.
Use of 4xxx courses towards program requirements is not permitted.
A minimum GPA of 3.00
is required for students to remain in good standing.
At least 3 semesters must be completed
before filing a Degree Program Form.
Required Core Courses
Take 17 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
SOC 8701 - Sociological Theory
(4.0 cr)
·
SOC 8801 - Sociological Research Methods
(4.0 cr)
·
SOC 8811 - Advanced Social Statistics
(4.0 cr)
·
Take 3 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
SOC 8890 - Advanced Topics in Research Methods
(2.0-3.0 cr)
·
Take 2 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
SOC 8001 - Sociology as a Profession
(1.0 cr)
Required Sociology Electives
Take 12 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
SOC 8xxx
Outside Coursework
Take at least 12 credits outside the major.
Thesis Credits
Take 24 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
SOC 8888 - Thesis Credits: Doctoral
(1.0-24.0 cr)
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Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 2.0 -3.0 [max 6.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 1.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | S-N or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 1.0 -24.0 [max 100.0] |
Grading Basis: | No Grade |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |