Sociology (Ph.D.)
https://cola.unh.edu/sociology/program/phd/sociology
Our department has strengths in crime and conflict, sociology of the family, social stratification, health and illness, and community and the environment. Students in the doctoral program in sociology may select one of these areas of specialization for intensive study, or they may pursue a different area if two sociology faculty have appropriate expertise.
Degree Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of three years in residence and take a minimum of sixteen courses in sociology (at least eight as seminars) other than dissertation research.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOC 900 | Pro-seminar | 2 |
| SOC 911 | Sociological Theory I | 4 |
| SOC 901 | Sociological Methods I: Intermediate Social Statistics | 4 |
| SOC 902 | Sociological Methods II: Research Design | 4 |
| SOC 903 | Sociological Methods III: Advanced Social Statistics | 4 |
| SOC 904 | Sociological Methods IV: Qualitative and Historical Research Methods | 4 |
| SOC 905 | Research Practicum | 4 |
| Select three courses in a major area | ||
| Select six electives | ||
Students must pass a written examination in the major area of sociological specialization and write and defend the doctoral dissertation.
After completing the Ph.D. program, students should be able to:
- Transition from knowledge consumers to knowledge producers.
- Interpret and evaluate quantitative and qualitative data.
- Synthesize primary theoretical debates in the discipline of sociology.
- Conduct original research using advanced quantitative analyses.
- Demonstrate depth of knowledge in a substantive field in sociology.
- Design and conduct sociological research that makes an original contribution to the discipline.
- Write a professional publication that communicates research results.
- Deliver effective oral presentations about their research.