Graduate Program
Students of the 2007 cohort.
UMN Sociology offers a PhD program covering the fundamentals of sociological theory and methods, emphasizing mastery of central literatures and debates, the conduct of research, teaching, and policy application.
The department is able to provide substantial opportunities for advanced training through seminars, research assistantships, teaching assistantships, and instructorships. Incoming students receive funding packages that support them up to 5 years.
At UMN you will find a supportive, collaborative, and challenging intellectual environment, an opportunity to be involved in cutting-edge research, and a commitment to valuing a diversity of viewpoints and experiences. Please contact us for more information.
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Related Graduate Minors
Minor in Educational Psych
Minor in Feminist Studies
Minor in Populations Studies
Multidisciplinary Minor in Family Policy
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Contacts
Robert Fox
Graduate Program Associate
Prof. Penny Edgell
Director of Graduate Studies
Admission Deadline: December 1
Graduate News
Three Sociology GSFs!
The department is delighted to announce that during academic year 2008-09 three of its advanced PhD candidates will be supported by the prestigious Graduate School Fellowship (GSF). Eric Dahlin, Dalhia Mani, and Michael Vuolo will each receive a generous academic year stipend, a waiver of all tuition charges, and health insurance coverage in support of their dissertation writing. Congratulations, Eric, Dalhia, and Mike!
May 9th, 2008Isik to be 2008-09 OIP Fellow
Gulseren Kozak-Isik has recently been announced as a recipient of a 2008-09 Office of International Programs (OIP) Doctoral Research Fellowship for her research project entitled "Institutional Conflicts and Reconciliation Attempts: A Comparative Study of the (Re)construction of Islamic Legal, Religious and Political Institutions in the USA and U.K." Congratulations, Gulseren!
May 7th, 2008