Rebecca K. Glauber
Website: Carsey School of Public Policy
Associate Professor
Sociology Ph.D.
Sociology Ph.D.
Program Overview
Students in the doctoral program in sociology select an area of specialization for intensive study. The five specialty areas available in our program are:
Crime and Conflict
Sociology of the Family
Social Stratification
Health and Illness
Community and Environment
Students may also pursue specialties within or across the primary areas of specialization, or propose self-designed areas to the Graduate Committee for consideration.
Curriculum & Requirements
Ph.D. Degree Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of three years in residence and take a minimum of sixteen courses in sociology (at least eight as seminars) other than dissertation research.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOC 900 | Pro-seminar | 2 |
| SOC 911 | Sociological Theory I | 4 |
| SOC 912 | Sociological Theory II | 4 |
| SOC 901 | Sociological Methods I: Intermediate Social Statistics | 4 |
| SOC 902 | Sociological Methods II: Research Design | 4 |
| SOC 903 | Sociological Methods III: Advanced Social Statistics | 4 |
| SOC 904 | Sociological Methods IV: Qualitative and Historical Research Methods | 4 |
| Select four courses in a major area | ||
| Select five electives | ||
Students must pass written examinations in the major area of sociological specialization and in advanced theory and methodology, and write and defend the doctoral dissertation.
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