Interdisciplinary PhD in Sociology & Social Work at Boston University

Interdisciplinary doctorate linking social science theory and advanced research methods to social problems relevant to social work. Students choose one sociology specialisation (such as urban studies, family sociology, race and ethnic studies, or sociology of religion) and one social work specialisation (social policy research or clinical research). The programme is no longer admitting students.

Faculty: Graduate School of Arts & Sciences  |  Department: Sociology & Social Work  |  Duration: Minimum 12 courses (48 unit hours) for the post-master's PhD  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

Two sociological theory courses (SO 701, SO 708), two social work theory courses (WP 901, WP 903), three research methods and statistics courses (SO 702, SR 906, MA 684) and specialisation courses, followed by a written theory exam, a critical essay, an oral exam, a dissertation prospectus and a final oral defence.

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