PhD Sociology

Pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Sociology at the University of North Texas prepares you to be an independent researcher or instructor in higher education. You'll learn to apply social science perspectives and tools to problems and improve quality of life. You can concentrate your studies in the areas of comparative and global sociology, social stratification, or health, illness and aging.

The objective of the Sociology program is to produce intellectually well-rounded graduates capable of functioning effectively in either an academic or a sociological practice setting, analyzing social groups and relationships between groups, and evaluating the influence of social and cultural factors on important social outcomes.

While enrolled in our doctoral program, you’ll have opportunities to work closely with faculty members in educational and research activities focusing on:

• Comparative and global sociology
• Demography
• Development and social change
• Environmental sociology
• Marriage and family
• Religion
• Health, illness and aging
• Race and ethnicity
• Social inequality and stratification
• Social media
• Sustainable societies
• Work and organizations