Madison,
WI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Sociology - Deviance, Law and Social Control 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
This specialized field encompasses diverse subjects related to crime, law, and deviance studies, incorporating disciplines like law and society, criminology, criminal justice, and abnormal behavior. Wisconsin's DLSC program stands out for its dual focus on rigorous law and society research and its dedication to connecting crime and deviance studies with broader social and legal theory concepts. The curriculum blends traditional coursework, self-directed learning, and hands-on teaching/research opportunities to develop comprehensive sociological knowledge, deep theoretical and practical expertise in legal and deviance studies, and robust research methodologies. DLSC maintains active collaborations with the Law School, Institute for Legal Studies, School of Social Work, and Political Science and Psychology departments. A distinctive feature is the program's weekly training seminar.
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