Salt Lake City,
UT,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Sociology - Environmental Sociology in Salt Lake City United States | University of Utah
University of Utah
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Salt Lake City United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
36,714
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
Earning a Ph.D. in sociology equips students to perform research that's methodologically robust, empirically thorough, and theoretically informed across diverse subject areas. This training provides the necessary expertise for various academic and professional paths. Learners will enjoy numerous chances to explore multiple specialization areas through coursework and research while cultivating their unique scholarly focus. Environmental sociology examines the interplay between human societies and natural systems, addressing concerns like environmental equity and sustainable development. This discipline integrates social science methodologies to tackle contemporary challenges at scales ranging from community-level to worldwide perspectives.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
An undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0, based on all undergraduate work or work completed during the last two years (i.e., 60 credit hours) of undergraduate study
A bachelor's degree from a fully accredited college or university
Approval of the faculty in the Department of Sociology
Approval of the Graduate School
Statement of Purpose - A brief (three-page maximum) statement outlining your present sociological interests and goals, your academic and career interests and any additional information that might be helpful in evaluating your application.
Official Transcript- Request one official transcript from each college and/or university (except the University of Utah) attended, regardless of length of attendance.
The transcript will be uploaded to the FutureU online system.
Three Letters of Recommendation- Request letters from three endorsers.
Endorsers should be able to speak of your academic ability and promise as a graduate student.
If the applicant has a baccalaureate in sociology, at least one of the endorsers should be a faculty member from the applicant's sociology program.
TOEFL : 80 or higher
IELTS : 6.5 or higher
DUOLINGO : 105 or higher
ACT English score of 18 or higher
SAT Reading score of 27 or higher
A bachelor's degree from a fully accredited college or university
Approval of the faculty in the Department of Sociology
Approval of the Graduate School
Statement of Purpose - A brief (three-page maximum) statement outlining your present sociological interests and goals, your academic and career interests and any additional information that might be helpful in evaluating your application.
Official Transcript- Request one official transcript from each college and/or university (except the University of Utah) attended, regardless of length of attendance.
The transcript will be uploaded to the FutureU online system.
Three Letters of Recommendation- Request letters from three endorsers.
Endorsers should be able to speak of your academic ability and promise as a graduate student.
If the applicant has a baccalaureate in sociology, at least one of the endorsers should be a faculty member from the applicant's sociology program.
TOEFL : 80 or higher
IELTS : 6.5 or higher
DUOLINGO : 105 or higher
ACT English score of 18 or higher
SAT Reading score of 27 or higher
Tuition
USD
36,714