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Sociology, PhD at Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University, United States

Programme overview

The department’s primary educational goal is to train first-class sociology PhD students. The sociology graduate experience at Johns Hopkins University is a careful blend of formal instruction, faculty-directed individual study, and supervised as well as self-initiated research. The department’s small size and focus areas yield a personalized course of study and close relationships with faculty members and fellow graduate students.

Faculty: Krieger School of Arts and Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Baltimore, MD, United States

What you will study

Qualitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences (230.649) Proseminar: This course is designed to help first-year graduate students get to know the faculty members of the department. In their first semester in the program, students will meet with a different faculty member each week and discuss faculty members’ research projects, methodologies, biographies, and tips in academia.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For more program admissions details, please visit the Sociology Admissions webpage . To apply, please visit the Krieger School Graduate Admissions webpage and select 'Apply Now'.

Advanced Academic Programs charges a $90 non-refundable application fee per programme application for Summer 2027 and later terms.

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