PhD Sociology

Students interested in the PhD should apply directly to that program. Students admitted without a Masters degree earn the MA in sociology en-route to completing their PhD requirements (30 credit hours). Students admitted with a Masters degree in sociology from another institution will have less coursework. Please note that, in addition to the usual application materials required for admission, all applicants for the doctoral program are required to submit a writing sample. The writing sample should consist of written materials that demonstrate their capacity for scholarship at the doctoral level. (Copies of several course or term papers or a copy of a master’s thesis or paper are appropriate.)