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PhD of Sociology

University of Massachusetts Boston

Boston, United States
5 years
English
On campus
PhD

About the program

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in Sociology and critically examine social or theoretical evidence
Assess competing perspectives
And construct reasoned arguments.

Career outcomes

Urban planner
Social service provider
Public health worker
Community liaison
Journalist
Educator
Admission counselor
Public relations
Juvenile counselor
Police officer

Curriculum

Courses on crime
Law and society
The criminal justice system
Policing and corrections
Health
Illness and care
Gender
Race and ethnicity
Life changes and choices
And Chicago encounters.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor's or master's degree (regionally accredited US or international equivalent) as set by each doctoral programme
GRE/GMAT
Letters
Statement of purpose and CV per programme

Minimum GPA

2.75

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's or master's degree (regionally accredited US or international equivalent) as set by each doctoral programme, GRE/GMAT, Letters, Statement of purpose and CV per programme

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 79
IELTS 6.0
PTE Academic 53
Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

University Transcripts
Degree Certificate

How to apply

Review the graduate program requirements and admission deadline. Complete the UMass Boston online graduate application. Upload university transcripts
a statement of purpose and a current resume or CV. Provide recommendation contacts and any additional materials required by the specific program. Pay the application fee unless an applicable waiver is approved. Submit the application and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$32,419 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Boston campus
Faculty or school	College of Liberal Arts
Department	Department of Sociology & Criminology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	71
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 5 years.