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Doctor of Philosophy - Sociology

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The Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology offers programs designed for both students holding a bachelor鈥檚 degree in sociology or a closely related discipline who have a strong record of academic success, are likely to be highly successful in graduate school, and who have a professional interest in, and commitment to, earning a doctorate in Sociology and for students who have already earned a Master鈥檚 degree in Sociology or a closely related discipline, and who can demonstrate evidence of substantial expertise in Sociology. This program trains students in advanced sociological concepts and applications, as well as advanced theoretical and methodological frameworks for conducting original research. In addition, students develop at least 2 advanced areas of specialization from among the department鈥檚 core areas of specialization. Sociology doctoral students also have the opportunity to participate in our pedagogy and postsecondary teacher training program.

Graduates of this program are well prepared for academic research and teaching positions, as well as careers in applied and community sociology. Educational outcomes for our doctoral program include: development of expertise in both classical and contemporary sociological theories, mastery of both quantitative and qualitative research methods and data analysis, development of specialized expert knowledge in at least two substantive areas, professional socialization, participation in professional organizations, oral presentation skills, familiarity with the process of academic publication of original research, and cultivation of analytical research and writing skills that culminate in the ability to author an original doctoral dissertation of substantial depth and quality.

Available Options

Post-Bachelor鈥檚 Track

Post-Master鈥檚 Track

Learning Outcomes

Ph.D.'s in Sociology will have knowledge of:

Key Concepts, Debates, and Trends in Sociology

Demonstrate an understanding of the discipline of sociology, key concepts, debates and trends and how these contribute to our understanding of social reality.

Students can demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of basic concepts in sociology: culture, social change, socialization, stratification, social structure, institutions, and differentiations by race/ethnicity, gender, age, and class.

Students can articulate an understanding of how culture and social structure operate.

Students can articulate the reciprocal relationships between individuals and society.

Students can articulate the macro/micro distinction.

Students can articulate the internal diversity of the United States and its place in the international context.

Major Sociological Paradigms and Theories

Demonstrate the role of theory in sociology:

Define theory and describe its role in building sociological knowledge.

Compare and contrast basic theoretical orientations and paradigms.

Demonstrate the historical/cultural context in which these theories were developed.

Methods used in Sociological Research

Demonstrate understanding of the role of evidence in qualitative and quantitative methods in sociology:

Identify basic methodological approaches and describe the general role of methods in building sociological knowledge.

Compare and contrast the basic methodological approaches for gathering data.

Design research studies in an area of choice and explain why various decisions were made.

Critically assess published research and explain how the studies could have been improved.

Career Possibilities

Ph.D.'s in Sociology will be able to:

Show Evidence of the Development of a Sociological Imagination

Apply sociological knowledge, principles, concepts and the sociological imagination to their own projects.

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College of Liberal Arts

Pilihan kuliah

Purna Waktu (72 CREDIT HOURS FOR POST-BACHELOR'S TRACK; 51 CREDIT HOURS FOR POST-MASTER'S TRACK)

Biaya kuliah
US$25.934,00 (Rp 406.385.782) per tahun
Tanggal mulai

September 2025

Tempat

College of Liberal Arts

4505 S. Maryland Pkwy.,

LAS VEGAS,

Nevada,

89154, United States

Persyaratan masuk

Untuk mahasiswa internasional

Applicants to the Post-Bachelor's subplan must hold a bachelor's degree in sociology from a regionally accredited institution (required). Applicants to the Post-Master's subplan must hold a master's degree in sociology, or an equivalent master's degree, from an accredited institution in which you wrote and successfully defended a master's thesis.

English Proficiency:

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): (Paper-based) Minimum score - 74; (Computer-based) Minimum score - 213; (Internet-based) Minimum score - 80

International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Minimum score: 6.5

Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score: 105

Michigan Test of English Language Placement (MTELP): Minimum score: 85

Pearson Test of English (PTE): Minimum score: 65

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