Ph.D. in Sociology plan of work alternate
For students with an M.A. in a related discipline other than sociology This sample plan of work/graduate course sequencing represents one path to degree completion and does not guarantee graduation by the proposed timeline subject to student performance and class availability. Students are advised to meet with their advisor to develop an individualized plan of work.
See plan of work of students with an M.A. in sociology
Semester 1 Course # Title Credits SOC 7200 Statistical Methods 3 SOC 6280 Social Statistics I 3 Elective I 3 Total 9
Semester 2 Course # Title Credits SOC 6050 Social Theory I 3 SOC 6290 Social Statistics II 3 Elective II 3 Total 9
Semester 3 Course # Title Credits SOC 7260 Qualitative Methods 3 SOC 6060 Social Theory II 3 Cognate I 3 Total 9
Note:
Qualitative Methods may be offered every other term or, occasionally every third term Social Theory II may be offered every other year, or third semester, depending on student needs Semester 4 Course # Title Credits SOC Another methods course (7270, 7280, 7500, 7510, 3 Elective III 3 Total 6
Note: Course may be offered every other year, or third semester, depending on student needs.
Semester 5 Course # Title Credits Elective IV 3 Cognate II 3 Total 6
Semester 6 Course # Title Credits Prelims SOC 9991 Doctoral Candidate Status I: Dissertation Research and Direction 7.5 Total 7.5
Semester 7 Course # Title Credits SOC 9992 Doctoral Candidate Status II: Dissertation Research and Direction 7.5 Total 7.5
Semester 8 Course # Title Credits SOC 9993 Doctoral Candidate Status III: Dissertation Research and Direction 7.5 Total 7.5
Semester 9 Course # Title Credits SOC 9994 Doctoral Candidate Status IV: Dissertation Research and Direction 7.5 Total 7.5
Semester 9+ For semesters beyond nine:
SOC 9995 – Candidate Maintenance Status: Doctoral Dissertation (maintenance credits; must be enrolled consecutively)
