Milwaukee,
WI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Sociology in Milwaukee United States | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
|
Milwaukee United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
25,660
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
A PhD represents the most advanced academic qualification awarded by universities, characterized by its focus on innovative scholarship through original research. Our sociology doctoral program equips graduates for academic careers in teaching and research at higher education institutions, along with analytical and policy-oriented roles across diverse professional environments. PhD candidates cultivate specialized knowledge of social structures and processes while mastering both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
The foundational curriculum for doctoral students establishes comprehensive grounding in sociological principles, investigative methods, and data interpretation, complemented by specialized coursework and faculty guidance to deepen understanding in selected sociological fields. Students concentrate their studies within two primary domains: Social Stratification (encompassing race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status) and Institutional Systems (including government, education, family structures, criminal justice, labor markets, organizations, healthcare, scientific communities, and cultural phenomena). The Department supports students in refining sophisticated competencies in both scholarly investigation and pedagogical techniques.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Possess a master's degree in Sociology or be in the process of completing a master's degree at the time of application, with the expectation of completion of the degree prior to beginning the PhD program.
Students without a master's degree in sociology are eligible for admission to the PhD program if:
they have a bachelor's degree in sociology or a related field and they show exceptional preparation for graduate school or
they have a master's degree in a closely related field.
In addition to the requirements for the PhD, all students must:
complete the required courses for the master's degree in sociology or comparable courses from other institutions and
earn or transfer 24 credits in graduate-level work in sociology or a closely related field. If fewer than 24 credits are ruled acceptable for the doctoral program, the student will have to make up those credits.
Submit a copy of the applicant's MA thesis or paper, or, if an applicant did not complete a thesis, a scholarly writing sample of original sociological research.
Provide three letters of recommendation from persons, preferably faculty, familiar with the applicant's scholastic achievement and potential.
Submit a reasons statement (statement of purpose) that explains your reasons for pursuing graduate study, describes your specific interests and background in the field, and lists any relevant skills, training, and academic awards or honors. You must have attended this institution for at least one year and the degree was earned at an institution in the United States, and you have lived and worked continuously in the U.S since earning the degree. Cambridge English: Advanced / Cambridge English Proficiency C1 level or higher. TOEFL IBT (not Home Edition) - 79 120, IELTS - 6.5 9.0.
Students without a master's degree in sociology are eligible for admission to the PhD program if:
they have a bachelor's degree in sociology or a related field and they show exceptional preparation for graduate school or
they have a master's degree in a closely related field.
In addition to the requirements for the PhD, all students must:
complete the required courses for the master's degree in sociology or comparable courses from other institutions and
earn or transfer 24 credits in graduate-level work in sociology or a closely related field. If fewer than 24 credits are ruled acceptable for the doctoral program, the student will have to make up those credits.
Submit a copy of the applicant's MA thesis or paper, or, if an applicant did not complete a thesis, a scholarly writing sample of original sociological research.
Provide three letters of recommendation from persons, preferably faculty, familiar with the applicant's scholastic achievement and potential.
Submit a reasons statement (statement of purpose) that explains your reasons for pursuing graduate study, describes your specific interests and background in the field, and lists any relevant skills, training, and academic awards or honors. You must have attended this institution for at least one year and the degree was earned at an institution in the United States, and you have lived and worked continuously in the U.S since earning the degree. Cambridge English: Advanced / Cambridge English Proficiency C1 level or higher. TOEFL IBT (not Home Edition) - 79 120, IELTS - 6.5 9.0.
Tuition
USD
25,660