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PhD Sociology at University of North Texas

University of North Texas, United States

Programme overview

A doctoral programme preparing graduates to work in academic or sociological practice settings, analysing social groups and the influence of social and cultural factors on social outcomes. UNT participates in the Federation of North Texas Area Universities with Texas Woman's University and East Texas A&M University, allowing electives and committee members across institutions.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences  |  Department: Department of Sociology  |  Duration: 72 hours beyond the bachelor's or 42 hours beyond the master's  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Denton, TX, United States

What you will study

At least 9 hours of research methods and statistics (6000 level, B or better), 6 hours of sociological theory, 9 hours in a concentration area, 9 hours of electives and 9 hours of dissertation; at least 24 hours at the 6000 level.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Meet Toulouse Graduate School admission requirements; apply through the UNT CAS system; resume/CV, statement of purpose and two letters of recommendation. A writing sample is optional. Outstanding applicants without a master's degree may be considered, with a pass-through master's to PhD option.

Duration: Minimum 72 hours beyond the bachelor's degree or 42 beyond the master's degree

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.unt.edu/

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