About PhD Program,
The sociology Ph.D. program promotes excellence in research with the goal of training the next generation of scholars to join the professoriate. Through coursework and close mentorship, we train graduate students to combine a sociological imagination with methodological breadth and sophistication to produce groundbreaking empirical research. While we train students in a variety of theories and methods, the graduate program is focused on the following areas of substantive expertise:
- Health and Medicine
- Social Movements
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
An undergraduate degree from an accredited, four-year institution:
- A minimum 3.0 GPA
- A passion for researching and teaching about human society
- A desire for an academic career
- Talented writing and public speaking skills
- Good time management skills
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Proficiency in English (if English is not your first language- TOEFL score above 570 must be demonstrated)
PhD Funding Coverage,
All students admitted to the Ph.D. program are offered five years of funding, which includes a nine-month teaching/research assistantship, a 12-month service-free stipend, a full tuition waiver, and student health insurance. The teaching/research assistantship provides students an opportunity for one-on-one mentorship and hands-on training from sociology faculty.
Annual Value:
Assistantship $7,000
Service-Free Stipend $23,918
Student Health Insurance $3,491
Tuition Waiver $39,870
Total: $74,279
Application Requirement,
- GRE verbal and quantitative scores
- Transcripts from prior undergraduate and graduate work
- TOEFL scores (if English is not your first language)
- Statement of Purpose. This is your opportunity to tell us why you are choosing us, and why we should choose you. What is it about our program that fitswith your career aspirations? Be specific about your research interests, faculty you would like to work with, and your career goals.
- Sole-authored writing sample that demonstrates your ability to communicate complex sociological ideas and draw inferences from empirical research
- Three letters of recommendation
The application cycle opens on August 1 and ends on December 1. and student apply through the Vanderbilt University Graduate School. More information about the application process can be found on the Graduate School website.
Application Deadline,
Dec 01, 2024
Application Fee,
The application fee is $95,
