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City, Culture, and Community, PhD at Tulane University

Tulane University, United States

Programme overview

An interdisciplinary doctoral programme examining how physical and built environments interact with social, economic and political institutions to shape cities and metropolitan regions, drawing on social sciences, social work, architecture, law and humanities. Students choose a Sociology, Social Work or Urban Studies track and the degree awarded names that field.

Faculty: School of Liberal Arts  |  Department: Interdisciplinary Programs  |  Duration: 53 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: New Orleans, LA, United States

What you will study

29 required credits (data analysis, pro-seminars, theory, research design, quantitative and qualitative analysis, teaching seminar and practicum, research practicums with written exams) and 24 elective credits, plus dissertation research. Emphasizes international and comparative approaches and partnerships benefiting the New Orleans community.

Career pathways

Prepares graduates to compete in academia, government, non-profit, private and public sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The intellectual focus of the CCC program is unique in bringing together interdisciplinary approaches in the social sciences, social work, architecture, law, and humanities and applying them to understand a range of issues pertaining to cities, cultures, and communities.

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: 53 credit hours

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