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PhD Sociology at West Virginia University

West Virginia University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Sociology prepares graduates to conduct independent and original research of publishable quality, critically analyze foundational sociology literature and develop a research program using sociological theories and methods.

Faculty: Eberly College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Sociology and Anthropology  |  Duration: Minimum 40 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Morgantown, WV, United States

What you will study

Minimum 40 credit hours: 16 core hours (SOC 600, 615, 616, 620, 721, 730), 15 hours of 600-level or higher SOC electives and 9 research hours (SOC 697 and 797). Written and oral benchmarks are required; minimum 3.00 GPA in degree courses.

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Application information

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.

Graduate applications are made through the WVU online graduate application with a $75 application fee; minimum cumulative GPA 2.75 on a 4.0 scale for regular admission, and some programmes require higher.

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