Madison,
WI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Sociology - Aging and the Life Course in Madison United States | University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Madison United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
25,652
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Sociology of Aging and the Life Course offers a conceptual approach to exploring how individual lives interact with evolving societal frameworks. It focuses on investigating the relationship between (a) the social progression of aging throughout one's lifetime and (b) how societies and communities are organized by age, with generational succession serving as the bridge between these elements. This specialized area of age studies incorporates broader sociological principles while enriching the discipline by reinterpreting traditional focuses on transformation, systemic interconnections, and the diverse aspects of sociological inquiry that intersect with other fields. The discipline addresses both fundamental sociological studies on aging and their practical applications in policy-making and professional contexts.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a comparable degree from an international institution is required.
A minimum undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 on the equivalent of the last 60 semester hours (approximately two years of work) or a master's degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 is required. Applicants from an international institution must demonstrate strong academic achievement comparable to a 3.00 for an undergraduate or master's degree.
Minimum TOEFL requirement- 92 internet (iBT), 580 paper-based test (PBT)
Minimum IELTS requirement- 7.0
Minimum IELTS Indicator requirement- 7.0
A minimum undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 on the equivalent of the last 60 semester hours (approximately two years of work) or a master's degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 is required. Applicants from an international institution must demonstrate strong academic achievement comparable to a 3.00 for an undergraduate or master's degree.
Minimum TOEFL requirement- 92 internet (iBT), 580 paper-based test (PBT)
Minimum IELTS requirement- 7.0
Minimum IELTS Indicator requirement- 7.0
Tuition
USD
25,652