Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Program
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Program Overview
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Program
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Program in Sociology is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in sociological theory, research methods, and statistics.
Required Courses
The required courses for the PhD program include:
- Graduate Theory I and II
- Research Design
- Advanced Quantitative Methods
- Advanced Qualitative Methods
- Graduate Statistics I and II
Specialization (Substantive Focus)
Students must select 15 hours of coursework jointly with their graduate committee to specialize in a substantive area of focus.
Minor or Free Electives
Students must choose 12 hours of coursework jointly with their major professor, which can be used as a minor or free electives.
Specialization (Dissertation)
The dissertation requires 20 hours of coursework, which is a critical component of the PhD program.
Final Course Work
After completing the core courses, students will take a qualifying examination covering sociological theory and research methods and statistics. Once all coursework is completed, students will take a preliminary examination testing their substantive knowledge of their area of specialization.
Job Placements of Recent Graduates
Recent graduates of the PhD program have been placed in various positions, including:
- Laura Jean Kerr Visiting Lecturer of Sociology at Lander University
- Kelli Russell Assistant Extension Professor of Agricultural Economics & Rural Sociology at Auburn University
- Izzy Thornton Senior Evaluation Associate at the Center for Research Evaluation at The University of Mississippi
- Jennifer Cheek Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminology at Manchester University
- Benjamin Walker Assistant Professor of Population Health Science at The University of Mississippi Medical Center
- Maria Thuy Trinh Lead Assistant Faculty at Strayer University
- Sarah Rogers Instructor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of South Carolina
- Ismail Yigit Assistant Professor of Sociology at Tennessee State University
- Andrew Tatch - Assistant Professor of Sociology at Troy University
- Kristen Stives Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at Seton Hall University
- Megan Stubbs-Richardson Assistant Research Professor at the Social Science Research Center at Mississippi State University
- Jeannice Louine Licensed Finance Educator and Life Insurance Specialist (Primerica)