PhD of Sociology
- Boston, United States
- 4 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 (advanced entry for applicants with a prior master's)
- Transcripts
- Personal statement
- Resume
- Recommendation letters
- Foreign Credential Evaluation for non-US credentials
- GRE optional.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 4.5
- PTE Academic 53
- Duolingo 105
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- Personal Statement
- Recommendation Letters
- CV or Resume.
How to apply
- Check the programme's requirements and PhD deadline. Apply online through the graduate application and pay the 100 USD application fee. Upload official transcripts with a Foreign Credential Evaluation for non-US degrees
- Personal statement
- Resume
- Recommendation letters and TOEFL
- IELTS
- PTE or Duolingo scores. After admission
- Submit the I-20 request form with a passport copy. Apply for the F-1 visa with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $49,257 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 USD |
| Deposit | $600 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Boston campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Social Sciences and Humanities |
| Department | Sociology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 40 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Research and teaching assistantships or departmental graduate funding may be available to eligible doctoral students, Verify the actual funding offer with the academic department. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
Research and teaching assistantships or departmental graduate funding may be available to eligible doctoral students, Verify the actual funding offer with the academic department.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $49,257 USD per year. The application fee is $100 USD. The deposit is $600 USD. The estimated living cost is $22,023 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4.5, PTE Academic 53, Duolingo 105.
Research and teaching assistantships or departmental graduate funding may be available to eligible doctoral students, Verify the actual funding offer with the academic department.