University Park,
PA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Rural Sociology in University Park United States | Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania State University
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University Park United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
44,996
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The primary goal of the PhD program is to develop the research and analytical skills needed to examine and address issues within rural communities, including their organization and operations. For this purpose, each student receives academic guidance from their primary advisor along with input from their advisory committee. This committee must include a minimum of four members, with a majority coming from the Rural Sociology Faculty and at least one external member from another department. Students select committee members based on their specialized expertise areas.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Prerequisites for the master's program include 3 credits in rural sociology or sociology, and additional credits in either field. If the entering student does not have these prerequisites, they must be made up at the University during the early part of the master's program.
Students with a 3.00 junior/senior average (on a 4.00 scale) and with appropriate course backgrounds will be considered for admission.
English Proficiency: TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) - a total score of 80 with a 19 on the speaking section for the internet-based test (iBT); TOEFL Paper-based test - the minimum acceptable score is 550; IELTS - The minimum acceptable composite score for the IELTS Academic Test is 6.5.
Tuition
USD
44,996