Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology at University of New Mexico

Programme overview

The Department of Sociology and Criminology offers a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Sociology with a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Sociology earned en route. The PhD program aims to prepare students for careers in academia, but is also relevant for careers in research, evaluation, and policy in the public and private sectors. For a detailed description our faculty expertise and our program’s core research areas, please visit our website https://sociology.unm.edu.

Faculty: College of Arts & Sciences: Social Sciences & Interdisciplinary | Department: Sociology & Criminology | Duration: 66 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Albuquerque, NM, United States

What you will study

Specific requirements for all students seeking a Ph.D. in Sociology include (NOTE: some requirements may be adjusted for transfer students or those entering with an M.A. in coordination with the department’s graduate director): 19 hours of required coursework, see Degree requirements below for course list. Students should take the Proseminar course in their first semester and all core requirements as early in their...

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Entry requirements

The department admits a small number of well-qualified candidates to its Ph.D. program each year. in addition to application materials required by the University, applicants must also submit three letters of recommendation, a CV, one writing sample, and a letter of intent. The Sociology & Criminology Department recommends applicants have 12 credit hours of advanced undergraduate sociology courses, including statistics and methods courses (or the equivalents). We also recommend college-level algebra or its equivalent. In addition, the admissions committee considers such factors as the University's commitment to inclusive excellence, the applicant's non-academic experience, and the ability of the department to provide faculty guidance and courses in the applicant's areas of interest. A student can enter directly into the Ph.D. program, with or without an M.A. degree. A student pursuing a...

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

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