Overview
For the Ph.D. degree, students are expected to demonstrate (1) a thorough knowledge of social theory, with special emphasis on theories in their major concentration, (2) knowledge of previous and current research pertinent to the concentration, and (3) knowledge of multiple research methods, with special emphasis on research design, data collection, and analytical techniques relevant to study in the concentration.
Features
- Students are admitted into the Development Sociology program at Cornell University, unless they have submitted a previous Master's thesis for approval by the department.
- Although the field awards an M.S. degree, it is expected that students earning the M.S. degree will pursue the Ph.D. degree. The M.S. degree offer a thesis or a papers-based option.
Programme Structure
Concentrations by Subject:
- Development Sociology (Minor)
- Methods Of Social Research (Minor)
- Population And Development
- Rural And Environmental Sociology
- State, Economy, And Society
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 84 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Social Work Sociology View 70 other PhDs in Social Work in United StatesAcademic 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
- Recommendations
- A statement of purpose
- Transcripts
- English language proficiency
Tuition Fee
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International
20800 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20800 USD per year during 84 months. -
National
20800 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20800 USD per year during 84 months. -
In-State
20800 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20800 USD per year during 84 months.
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