Program Overview

Social, Political, Ethical, and Cultural Thought, PhD

The Doctor of Philosophy in Social, Political, Ethical, and Cultural Thought is a graduate program offered by the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences at Virginia Tech.

Overview

• The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of social, political, ethical, and cultural thought.
• The program is offered on the Blacksburg campus.

Admission

• Minimum GPA: 3.5
• TOEFL IBT: 90
  • TOEFL reading sub-score: 20
  • TOEFL listening sub-score: 20
  • TOEFL speaking sub-score: 20
• IELTS (TOEFL alternative): 6.5
• GRE: optional
• Letter(s) of recommendation: 3 required
• Required supplemental materials:
  • Writing Sample
  • Academic/Professional Goals or Statement of Purpose

Degree Requirements

• Minimum total credit hours required for the degree: 90
• Total minimum credit hour requirement of graded graduate-level courses: 42
• Total minimum credit hour requirement of Research: 48

Core Courses

• Four (Five for GTAs)

Elective Courses

• See program website for details.

Other Requirements

• Residence in Blacksburg area

Admission Terms and Deadlines

• Admission terms: Fall
• Admission application deadlines: Feb 1
• Institution code: 5859

Program Director

• Graduate Program Director: Dr. Brian Britt
• College: Liberal Arts and Human Sciences
• Campus(es) where program is offered: Blacksburg
• CIP code: 45.9999