Overview

The program is one of only a few Sociology programs in the United States focusing on applied research. Students are trained in specific applied research skills such as data analysis, qualitative methods, quantitative methods, mixed methods, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and/or program evaluation.

Careers

Combined with course work in one of the four primary areas of specialization and a secondary area of specialization, graduates will be trained for employment in the following settings: the academy, industry, business, government, and/or non-profit agencies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theoretical Criminology
Issues in Social Disorganization
Seminar on Domestic Violence
Social Inequalities and Reproductive Health
Food Insecurity and Health
Contemporary Urban Sociology
Poverty, Homelessness and the Cities
Seminar in Race and Ethnicity
Class, Race, and Gender in American Society
Advanced Spatial Sociology: Geographic Information Systems with Communities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Orlando, United States

Disciplines

Sociology View 139 other PhDs in Sociology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Three letters of recommendation, (where possible) at least two from academic sources regarding the applicant’s potential for success in the program.
A 250-500 word personal statement identifying the area of research interest as it relates to the thematic areas of UCF Sociology, faculty with whom they would like to work with and a description of the applicant’s academic and professional experiences and goals.
Résumé or Curriculum Vitae.
A writing sample, at least 2,500 words demonstrating the ability to complete advanced graduate work.
Applicants to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

22988 USD / year

≈ 22988 USD / year
Out-of-State

22988 USD / year

≈ 22988 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6664 USD / year

≈ 6664 USD / year

Living costs

Orlando

United States

1111 - 1939 USD / month

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