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 one
Course # | Title | Credits |
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SOC 7200 | Statistical Methods | 3 |
SOC 6280 | Social Statistics I | 3 |
SOC #### | Elective I | 3 |
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Total | 9 |
Semester two
Course # | Title | Credits |
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SOC 6050 | Social Theory I | 3 |
SOC 6290 | Social Statistics II | 3 |
SOC #### | Elective II | 3 |
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Total | 9 |
Semester three
Course # | Title | Credits |
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SOC 7260 | Qualitative Methods | 3 |
SOC 6060 | Social Theory II | 3 |
SOC #### | Cognate I | 3 |
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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 four
Course # | Title | Credits |
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SOC | Another methods course (7270, 7280, 7500, 7510, 7520, 8200, or 8250) | 3 |
SOC #### | Elective III | 3 |
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Total | 6 |
Note: Course may be offered every other year, or third semester, depending on student needs.
Semester five
Course # | Title | Credits |
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SOC #### | Elective IV | 3 |
SOC #### | Cognate II | 3 |
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Total | 6 |
Semester six
Course # | Title | Credits |
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Prelims | | |
SOC 9991 | Doctoral Candidate Status I: Dissertation Research and Direction | 7.5 |
Total | 7.5 |
Semester seven
Course # | Title | Credits |
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SOC 9992 | Doctoral Candidate Status II: Dissertation Research and Direction | 7.5 |
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Total | 7.5 |
Semester eight
Course # | Title | Credits |
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SOC 9993 | Doctoral Candidate Status III: Dissertation Research and Direction | 7.5 |
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Total | 7.5 |
Semester nine
Course # | Title | Credits |
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SOC 9994 | Doctoral Candidate Status IV: Dissertation Research and Direction | 7.5 |
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Total | 7.5 |
Semesters beyond nine
For semesters beyond nine: SOC 9995 Candidate Maintenance Status: Doctoral Dissertation (maintenance credits; must be enrolled consecutively).