Orlando,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Sociology in Orlando United States | University of Central Florida
University of Central Florida
|
Orlando United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
21,508
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Sociology PhD program equips students with research skills for careers in academia and beyond, focusing on practical research within community environments.
Structured around a comprehensive curriculum, the program blends foundational theoretical frameworks and methodological training with specialized study in the department's five key focus areas.
Students select a Primary Area of Specialization from these core disciplines: Crime and Deviance, Domestic Violence, Medical Sociology, Social Inequalities, or Spatial Sociology and Geographic Information Systems. With graduate committee approval, students may also create customized specializations based on available coursework.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
Three letters of recommendation, (where possible) at least two from academic sources regarding the applicant’s potential for success in the program.
A 250-500 word personal statement identifying the area of research interest as it relates to the thematic areas of UCF Sociology, faculty with whom they would like to work with and a description of the applicant’s academic and professional experiences and goals.
Résumé or Curriculum Vitae.
A writing sample, at least 2,500 words demonstrating the ability to complete advanced graduate work.
Applicants to this program, except those that have earned or will earn a Masters or Doctoral degree from an accredited U.S. institution recognized by UCF, who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation.
Minimum UCF Requirement for TOEFL/IELTS
TOEFL iBT score of 80
IELTS band score of 6.5
Tuition
USD
21,508