Ph.D. Sociology at University of South Florida

Programme overview

The Ph.D. in Sociology provides a foundation in sociological theories and research methods, with specialized study through electives, courses in other departments and dissertation research. Research areas include identities and communities, social inequalities and social justice, social movements and globalization, immigration and migration, race and ethnicity, health and wellbeing, families and education.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Sociology and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences | Duration: 60 credit hours post-master's | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

The 60 post-master's credit hours comprise a 6-credit core (Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Professional Seminar and Capstone Seminar), 9 credits of disciplinary requirements (Advanced Theory and Methods I and II, Seminar in Teaching Sociology), 6 credits of specialty research methods, 12 elective credits, 9 credits of other coursework and 18 dissertation credits. A comprehensive portfolio of competencies replaces the qualifying exam.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Sociology Ph.D.: three letters of reference; a personal statement; an example of written work; GRE required, preferred scores 160 verbal (86th percentile) and 144 quantitative (17th percentile). Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Applicants must also meet University of South Florida graduate admission and English proficiency requirements.

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.

Doctoral admission is offered for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Final university deadlines for doctoral programmes: February 15 for Fall, October 15 for Spring, February 15 for Summer. Programme-specific priority deadlines apply for funding and consideration.

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