Overview

The Graduate Program in Sociology at the University of Miami is designed to equip students with the theoretical, methodological, and analytical tools required for teaching and conducting research in academic and non-academic (e.g., government and private industry) settings.

This goal is accomplished through a combination of classroom learning, comprehensive exams, independent research (particularly the thesis and dissertation), and teaching undergraduate students.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will develop a knowledge of, and the ability to use, classic and contemporary sociological theory.

Students will develop knowledge of, and the ability to use, quantitative and qualitative research methods and analyses.

Students will develop knowledge of two sub-fields in the discipline of sociology and demonstrate the ability to work in these areas.

Students will develop knowledge fundamental to teaching sociology.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Sociological Theory

Sociological Statistics

Advanced Research Methods

Qualitative Research Methods

Class Structure and Social Stratification

Social Psychology: Sociological Perspectives

Teaching Seminar in Sociology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

38 SCH

38-49

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Miami, United States

Disciplines

Sociology View 139 other PhDs in Sociology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of purpose.

Original academic transcripts (by mail, posted to the Director of Graduate Studies)

GRE general test scores

Applicants must rank in the 65% percentile or higher in the Quantitative Reasoning test. There is no minimal score requirement for the other parts of the GRE.

Students from non-English speaking countries must send either TOEFL or IELTS scores.

Three letters of recommendation.

For international students: this form for financial responsibility (required by the US government)

Optional: For Ph.D. applications, this form to apply for an assistantship.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

33490 USD / year

≈ 33490 USD / year
Out-of-State

33490 USD / year

≈ 33490 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

33490 USD / year

≈ 33490 USD / year

Living costs

Miami

United States

1508 - 2603 USD / month

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