PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology

The Sociology Department offers a Ph.D. degree with an MA degree earned en route. We do not offer a separate MA terminal degree. All of our graduate students are admitted directly into the PhD program. Those who enter without an MA degree and thesis complete the required MA en route to the Ph.D. Although students may leave the program after finishing their M.A. (or at any other point along the way), all students enter our program with the initial intent of earning the Ph.D.