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PhD of Sociology
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
- Carbondale, United States
- 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
- 3.0 GPA on all previous graduate-level coursework (some exceptions); master's (or bachelor's
- by department) degree; official transcripts
- English proficiency
- GRE if the programme requires it; department requirements apply
- PhD: 3.0 on all previous graduate-level coursework (some exceptions); departments set own requirements
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Recognised bachelor degree (master) or master/bachelor degree per department (PhD); official transcripts, English proficiency scores, GRE only if the programme requires it; proof of funds for the I-20
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 80
- IELTS 6.5
- Duolingo 115
- PTE Academic 64
- Cambridge C1
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Previous Qualification Certificate
- Passport Copy
- Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)
How to apply
- Review the research area
- supervisory arrangements and doctoral admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
- previous qualifications and any requested research proposal or references. Submit the application with supporting documents. Provide language evidence and pay any application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,848 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $65 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Carbondale |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Liberal Arts |
| Department | School of Anthropology, Political Science, and Sociology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | International student scholarships and merit-based tuition awards may be available to qualifying applicants. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
International student scholarships and merit-based tuition awards may be available to qualifying applicants.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
Tuition is $20,848 USD per year. The application fee is $65 USD. The estimated living cost is $15,849 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 115, PTE Academic 64, Cambridge C1, IELTS Academic 6.5.
International student scholarships and merit-based tuition awards may be available to qualifying applicants.