Overview

Students enter the program with and without a master's degree, and their rate of progress is expected to vary. In order to expedite progress through the program for doctoral students, the Department of Sociology has streamlined the demography and non-demography Ph.D. programs of work. The shift in emphasis from coursework to research and publishing is reflected in the table shown below.

Expected Rate of Progress through the Program

Funding is contingent on making adequate progress and maintaining excellent academic standing. Additionally, graduate students generally apply for fellowships and outside sources of funding to supplement their initial multi-year offers of support. Those whose work is considered outstanding are eligible and encouraged to compete for University and Departmental fellowships. Students have been awarded many prestigious fellowships as a result of their excellent research and publications. For additional information about completing the MA and the Ph.D. programs of work, please visit the links and pages below.

• Graduate Program Resource Guide
• MA and Ph.D. Programs of Work
• Dissertation Proposal Guidelines
• Dissertation Requirement
• Forms and Instructions
  • Courses, Thesis/Dissertation Submission, Candidacy, and Graduation
  • TA/AI Annual Report and Fellowships
  • IRB and Research Forms
  • Web Profile Updates
  • Social Media Guidelines
• Financial Aid
• Professional Development Resources

Please contact the graduate program administrator with any questions.