12 PhD programmes offered by the university

The PhD in Educational Administration and Policy from University of Georgia prepares graduates for careers in educational policy analysis or leadership within P-12 educational research, government, academia or non-profit sectors.

The PhD Human Development and Family Science program at University of Georgia  integrates research and professional practice in human development and family science. Courses and practicum experiences in research, teaching, and service train students to identify, prevent, or solve problems and promote well-being.

At the University of Georgia, the PhD in Political Science and International Affairs offers world-renowned faculty and cutting-edge research tools and methodologies for students interested in international relations, comparative politics, American politics, or political theory.

The PhD in Economics at University of Georgia provides training in the theory and application of microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics. Students aim for careers in the academic, public, or private sectors.

The Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics program at University of Georgia provides in-depth study in either consumer and family economics or housing within a broader, interdisciplinary context. 

The graduate studies program of the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia offers two graduate degrees for students preparing for professional and academic careers: the M.A. degree and the Ph.D. degree.

We offer a Comparative Literature and Intercultural Studies phd degree at the University of Georgia.

The Department of Psychology at University of Georgia is a nationally recognized department with award-winning professors. Graduate work leading to the PhD degree is offered in behavioral and brain sciences; clinical psychology; and industrial–organizational psychology.

The Department of Anthropology at University of Georgia offers a program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy in anthropology. These graduate programs reflect training in basic anthropological knowledge and the department’s focus on environmental and ecological anthropology.

The Department of Communication Studies (formerly Speech Communication) at University of Georgia offers programs leading to the MA and PhD degrees. 

The department of Geography at University of Georgia is a leading center of scholarship on the physical and social processes that shape our world. We offer a Ph.D. in Geography.

All Sociology students at University of Georgia receive strong training in research methods and analytic techniques, as well as in several major substantive areas. A favorable faculty-to-student ratio permits an emphasis on individualized instruction and student-faculty collaboration.