PhD Sociology

This is an academically-oriented program. It is designed to provide the student with a firm foundation in sociological theory, methods, and research so the student is prepared to engage in professional research and university teaching.The PhD program is designed to give the student systematic exposure to sociological theories, methods, and statistics, as well their application to a number of substantive areas of sociology. It also provides the opportunity to develop special, high-level competence within an area of research, and the training to publish and present this research in professional settings.