PhD in Sociology - African American and African Studies in Davis United States | University of California Davis

UC Davis's Sociology Ph.D. program focuses on thorough training in sociological theory and research methods as the foundation for quality academic work. Graduate students in sociology are urged to engage in research projects from the early stages of their studies. The curriculum covers specialized topics including group dynamics, social movements, cultural comparisons, gender studies, development economics, legal sociology, social deviance, political sociology, psychological aspects of society, racial and ethnic studies, migration patterns, and urban community structures. Graduates develop both qualitative and quantitative expertise required for academic research and instruction in sociology. Admission to the graduate program leads directly to Ph.D. candidacy, with the master's degree earned during progress toward the doctorate. Maintaining Ph.D. status depends on successfully meeting all master's degree criteria.

The African American and African Studies specialization enhances students' knowledge of historical and contemporary research in this field. It creates structured opportunities for students and faculty engaged in related research to connect and collaborate across different departments at UC Davis.