PhD in Sociology - Social Inequalities in Kent United States | Kent State University

The Sociology Ph.D. program equips students with specialized knowledge for academic careers in teaching and research, as well as analytical roles across public and private organizations. The curriculum focuses on key areas including criminology, health and mental health sociology, social stratification (race, class, gender), and social psychology.

Program Learning Objectives

Upon completion, graduates will possess the ability to:

Apply sociological theories to analyze social patterns and human interactions, formulate new theoretical frameworks, and address complex research inquiries.
Master diverse sociological research methodologies, encompassing both quantitative approaches (surveys, experiments) and qualitative techniques (field observation, textual analysis).
Utilize advanced statistical methods for social science research, including sophisticated modeling techniques like structural equation modeling and multilevel regression.
Synthesize academic literature and conduct independent, rigorous research culminating in a dissertation.

Kent State University's Sociology Department provides focused study in social inequalities, with particular attention to race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and gender. Faculty and students explore diverse subjects within these domains, such as disparities in employment, education, family structures, and healthcare; racial bias and prejudice; migration patterns; intersectional identities; wealth distribution; and studies of masculinity and sexual orientation.