PhD Specializations

Doctor of Philosophy with Non-Demography Specialization

A total of 54 hours of graduate work, including work performed for the Master's degree, must be completed in graduate status, excluding thesis and dissertation hours. Download a printer-friendly PDF version of this checklist, which includes more detail on required classes.

Required Coursework

• Statistics & Methods (12 hrs)
• Theory (6 hrs)
• Sociology Electives (12 hrs)
• Proseminar (6 hrs)
• Specialization in Department (9 hrs)
• Supporting Work Outside the Department (9 hrs)

Doctor of Philosophy with Demography Specialization

A total of 57 hours of graduate work, including work performed for the Master's degree, must be completed in graduate status, excluding thesis and dissertation hours. Download a printer-friendly PDF version of this checklist, which includes more detail on required classes.

Required Coursework

• Statistics & Methods (15 hrs)
• Theory (6 hrs)
• Sociology Electives (9 hrs)
• Training Seminar (3 hrs)
• Demography Specialization (9 hrs)
• Demography Elective (6 hrs)
• Supporting Work Outside the Department (9 hrs)

Students entering with a Master's level degree from another institution may petition to transfer up to 24 hrs of coursework. Contact the Graduate Admissions Coordinator for specific details.