Program Overview

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Introduction to the Doctoral Program in Political and Social Sciences

The Doctoral Program in Political and Social Sciences is designed to provide students with a solid foundation for developing original research and preparing them for academic and professional careers. The program's specific objectives are to:

• Form high-level social scientists who can develop original research and produce new knowledge.
• Train professors, researchers, and professionals capable of developing and implementing specialized knowledge related to the program's fields of study.
• Prepare professionals to address the challenges of a complex society and generate solutions.
• Reinforce the program's research lines and encourage cutting-edge research in the field of political and social sciences.

Program Details

The Doctoral Program in Political and Social Sciences is offered by the Faculty of Political and Social Sciences, in collaboration with other faculties and research centers. The program's fields of study include:

• Political Science
• Sociology
• Public Administration
• Communication Sciences
• International Relations

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants must have:

• A master's degree in Social Sciences, Humanities, or related fields.
• Professional, teaching, and research experience.
• Theoretical and methodological analysis skills.
• Ability to manage theoretical and methodological resources and instruments necessary for conducting viable research projects.
• Knowledge of the research topic and relevant, up-to-date sources.
• Proficiency in scientific writing and argumentation.
• Knowledge of foreign languages to access original sources of information.
• Interest in research and knowledge of social reality, as well as a desire to contribute to solving social problems.

Program Structure

The program consists of a series of courses and research activities designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in political and social sciences. The program's curriculum includes:

• Core courses in political science, sociology, and research methods.
• Specialized courses in the student's chosen field of study.
• Research seminars and workshops.
• A dissertation project.

Research Areas

The program's research areas include:

• Political Science: political theory, comparative politics, international relations.
• Sociology: social theory, social inequality, social movements.
• Public Administration: public policy, public management, administrative law.
• Communication Sciences: communication theory, media studies, public relations.
• International Relations: international security, international political economy, human rights.

Graduation Profile

Graduates of the Doctoral Program in Political and Social Sciences will be able to:

• Contribute to the creation of new knowledge through their participation in public, private, and social institutions.
• Teach and conduct research in higher education institutions.
• Coordinate teaching and research programs in higher education institutions.
• Disseminate knowledge through various media and formats.
• Design, implement, and evaluate public policies and institutional programs.
• Contribute to solving social problems that require specialized research in political and social sciences.
• Lead teams that design, evaluate, and implement development programs in public, private, and social sectors.
• Work as consultants and in national and international organizations.
• Create and promote knowledge networks at the national and international levels.

Participating Entities

The program is offered in collaboration with the following entities:

• Faculty of Political and Social Sciences
• Faculty of Higher Studies Acatlán
• Faculty of Higher Studies Aragón
• Institute of Social Research
• Regional Center for Multidisciplinary Research
• Center for Research on North America

Plan of Studies

The program's plan of studies is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in political and social sciences, as well as specialized knowledge in their chosen field of study. The plan includes:

• Core courses and specialized courses.
• Research seminars and workshops.
• A dissertation project.

Duration and Format

The program is offered in a full-time format and has a duration of 8 semesters. The program's format includes:

• On-campus classes and research activities.
• Online resources and support.
• Research stays and internships.

Degree Awarded

The program awards the degree of Doctor in Political and Social Sciences.