Required Courses
Please see the required courses described in the doctoral program below.
Core
- Graduate Theory I and II
- Research Design
- Advanced Quantitative Methods
- Advanced Qualitative Methods
- Graduate Statistics I and II
Specialization (Substantive Focus)
15 hours must be selected jointly with the student’s graduate committee
Minor or Free Electives
12 hours must be chosen jointly with the student’s major professor
Specialization (Dissertation)
20 dissertation hours
Final Course Work
After completing the Core courses, students will take a qualifying examination covering sociological theory and research methods and statistics. Once all course work is completed, students will take a preliminary examination testing their substantive knowledge of their area of specialization.