Tempe,
AZ,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Sociology in Tempe United States | Arizona State University
Arizona State University
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Tempe United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
37,044
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months
The sociology PhD program offers in-depth education in theoretical frameworks, research methods, and specialized areas, equipping graduates for academic and research careers with a focus on family studies, medical sociology, and population research. Requirements include completing 84 credit hours, passing a comprehensive written examination, developing a research proposal, and successfully defending a dissertation.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in sociology or related field from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = A) in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = A) in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
current resume or curriculum vitae
personal statement detailing professional goals and research experiences
writing sample
three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the applicant's academic background
proof of English proficiency
IELTS - overall band score of 6.5
TOEFL IBT - minimum score 80.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in sociology or related field from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = A) in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = A) in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
current resume or curriculum vitae
personal statement detailing professional goals and research experiences
writing sample
three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the applicant's academic background
proof of English proficiency
IELTS - overall band score of 6.5
TOEFL IBT - minimum score 80.
Tuition
USD
37,044