Program Overview

College of Arts & Sciences

Medical Sociology, PhD

The PhD in Medical Sociology is a rigorous program that prepares students for a career as leaders in education, research, public health, and more. The program dives deep into the issues of sociology, public health, medicine, and health care delivery systems.

Program Details

• Degree Type: PhD
• Program Director: Dr. Magdalena Szaflarski
• About the Program: Students will learn to design and conduct research contributing to our understanding of health, medical sociology, and health care delivery systems. In addition to coursework and research, students will teach at least one undergraduate course in the Department of Sociology and undergo a comprehensive examination. Through their dissertation, students will develop a specialty such as aging and health, health behaviors, health and family, or community health.

Delivery Methods

On-Campus

This program delivers most of its content via on-campus, in-person meetings.

Program Requirements

• Coursework
• Research
• Teaching at least one undergraduate course in the Department of Sociology
• Comprehensive examination
• Dissertation

Research Areas

• Aging and health
• Health behaviors
• Health and family
• Community health

Admissions Requirement Criteria & Deadlines

Please note that admissions requirements and deadlines may vary. It is essential to check with the university for the most up-to-date information.

Program Website

For more information about the program, please visit the program website.