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PhD Sociology at Case Western Reserve University

Case Western Reserve University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Sociology offers graduate training in four concentrations: Sociology of Age and the Life Course, Medical Sociology, Social Inequality and Research Methods. It requires 66 credit hours beyond the bachelor's degree, including 18 of dissertation.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Sociology  |  Duration: 66 credit hours beyond the BA/BS, including 18 dissertation credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Cleveland, OH, United States

What you will study

Required courses cover sociological theory, logic of social inquiry, social statistics, advanced statistical analysis and qualitative methods, plus concentration courses and electives. Written comprehensive exams in two of four concentration areas precede the dissertation (SOCI 701) and defense.

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Entry requirements

School of Graduate Studies (graduate programmes): applicants need good academic records from fully accredited institutions. Non-native English speakers need TOEFL iBT 90 for tests before 20 January 2026 (5 band score from that date), TOEFL PBT 577, IELTS 7 or PTE Academic 61; some programmes set higher minimums.

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 66 credit hours beyond the BA/BS, including 18 dissertation credits

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