15 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Doctor of Philosophy in Youth Development and Family Sciences at University of Florida will prepare students to conduct high-impact research on youth, their families, and the communities in which they live. 

The PhD in Public Health-Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS) Track at University of Florida is targeted to individuals who wish to develop advanced knowledge and skills in the social and behavioral sciences theories and methods used in public health.

The Department of Psychology at University of Florida offers the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Counseling Psychology. Students typically complete Masters of Science degree in Psychology prior to the Doctorate in Counseling Psychology.

The department of Anthropology at University of Florida offers graduate work leading to the Master of Arts (thesis or non-thesis option) and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. 

The Ph.D. Political Science program at University of Florida emphasizes preparation for academic careers through seminars, independent work with faculty, and professional development experiences including graduate paper readings, placement workshops, and a distinguished lecture series. 

The Department of Psychology at University of Florida offers the Master of Science and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees. 

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies at University of Florida offers a graduate program leading to the degree of Ph.D. in Romance Languages (Spanish and Portuguese Studies). 

The Economics Department at University of Florida offers the Master of Arts degree and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in economics.

The Criminology, Law and Society graduate program at University of Florida has two areas of special emphasis: crime and justice, and law and society.  

The Department of Geography at University of Florida offers the Master of Arts, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. 

The Ph.D. in Food and Resource Economics at University of Florida is designed to provide the student with rigorous training in economics, statistics, and applied quantitative techniques. 

The Ph.D. degree is a research degree. The Ph.D. Mass Communication program from University of Florida is designed to help develop knowledge, attitudes, and skills so graduates can make important contributions to understanding mass communication. 

The department of Clinical and Health Psychology at University of Florida is an academic and professional unit in the College of Public Health and Health Professions at the Health Science Center on the University of Florida campus in Gainesville. 

Sociologists conduct research to understand the social forces that shape all of our lives, often in hopes of improving everyday life and the life chances of each person. We offer a Sociology degree at the University of Florida.

The University of Florida’s Health Outcomes and Implementation Science program offers advanced training in health services research and implementation and prevention science.