PhD in Cultural, Social, and Political Thought in Lethbridge Canada | University of Lethbridge

The Cultural, Social, and Political Thought doctoral major takes an interdisciplinary approach, built around a cohort-based learning system that encourages cross-disciplinary interaction, research, peer guidance, and teamwork. This program's educational objectives focus on developing comprehensive understanding of social, cultural, and political theories while equipping students with practical skills to effectively collaborate with community organizations to drive societal transformation. Graduates of this program emerge as skilled professionals, possessing diverse capabilities including teaching, peer evaluation, public speaking, analytical reasoning, and research expertise. They are prepared to conduct original, impactful studies that advance interdisciplinary scholarship.

This is a thesis-driven program, requiring completion of 9.0 to 18.0 graduate-level credit hours along with a thesis. Specific course requirements are detailed in the Graduate Studies Calendar and Course Catalogue.

With its strong theoretical foundation, this interdisciplinary program immerses students in critical theories and methodologies. The Cultural, Social, and Political Thought major fosters rigorous examination of concepts and their evolving expressions across cultural, social, and political landscapes.