Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Sociology

University of Guelph

Join graduate students of the highest caliber from across the country and around the world as you delve into the workings of society with a focus on how to improve life. In our program, youll apply your knowledge, skills and values to examine and engage with current social issues through our four available specializations in environment, food and communities work and organization crime and social control and identities and social inclusion. In addition to our core areas of specialization, our faculty conduct research, supervise and teach in many other fascinating areas of study.As a self-motivated and talented sociology PhD scholar, youll find a rewarding array of intellectual and professional challenges through course work, seminars, qualifying examinations, teaching and research assistantships, conference presentations and dissertation writing.Youll also gain valuable leadership experience and professional development as you build the skills you need to succeed inside and outside of academia, such as advanced theoretical and methodological competence, an ability to conduct research independently at the cutting edge of your chosen field, and the expertise to communicate with precision and confidence while working with world-renowned faculty.

College of Social and Applied Human Science