Overview
The Graduate Program in Sociology at the University of Miami is designed to equip students with the theoretical, methodological, and analytical tools required for teaching and conducting research in academic and non-academic (e.g., government and private industry) settings. This goal is accomplished through a combination of classroom learning, comprehensive exams, independent research (particularly the thesis and dissertation), and teaching undergraduate students.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will develop a knowledge of, and the ability to use, classic and contemporary sociological theory.
- Students will develop knowledge of, and the ability to use, quantitative and qualitative research methods and analyses.
- Students will develop knowledge of two sub-fields in the discipline of sociology and demonstrate the ability to work in these areas.
- Students will develop knowledge fundamental to teaching sociology.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Contemporary Sociological Theory
- Sociological Statistics
- Advanced Research Methods
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Class Structure and Social Stratification
- Social Psychology: Sociological Perspectives
- Teaching Seminar in Sociology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
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- Rolling admissions begin on January 16th.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Statement of purpose.
- Original academic transcripts (by mail, posted to the Director of Graduate Studies)
- GRE general test scores
- Applicants must rank in the 65% percentile or higher in the Quantitative Reasoning test. There is no minimal score requirement for the other parts of the GRE.
- Students from non-English speaking countries must send either TOEFL or IELTS scores.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- For international students: this form for financial responsibility (required by the US government)
- Optional: For Ph.D. applications, this form to apply for an assistantship.
Tuition Fee
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International
36315 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2421 USD per credit during 36 months. -
National
36315 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2421 USD per credit during 36 months.
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