PhD in Sociology - Environmental Sociology in Stillwater United States | Oklahoma State University

The Department of Sociology's graduate programs focus on core principles of sociological research (including theory, methodology, and statistics) alongside specialized concentrations. Graduate students can choose to focus on multiple disciplines such as Criminal Behavior Studies, Ecological Sociology, Stratification Studies, Collective Action Studies, and Sociological Psychology.

Program Requirements
91 credit hours needed post-baccalaureate, 60 hours required post-master's
Foundational coursework in sociological theory and research methods
Qualifying examinations in two of five specialization fields: Criminal Behavior Studies, Ecological Sociology, Stratification Studies, Collective Action Studies, and Sociological Psychology
Thesis Requirement

Our department maintains an ideal balance - substantial enough to offer diverse faculty specialization across sociological disciplines, yet compact enough to foster close-knit graduate seminars and meaningful faculty-student mentorship. Faculty members have earned national research funding, authored scholarly publications, contributed to prestigious international journals, and held editorial positions for academic publications worldwide.