Sociology Department, University of Georgia

"Normal Progress" Schedule for Graduate Training

First Year

Fall Semester

  1. Select Temporary Faculty Advisor, in consultation with Graduate Coordinator
  2. SOCI 6620: Analysis & Interpretation of Sociological Data I (required)
  3. SOCI 6190: Proseminar in Sociology (required)
  4. Elective, theory, or required course outside department (select two)

Spring Semester

  1. SOCI 6630: Analysis & Interpretation of Sociological Data II (required)
  2. SOCI 6600: Research Methods (required)
  3. SOCI 6190: Proseminar in Sociology (required)
  4. Elective, theory, or required course outside Department (select one)
  5. Select Practicum topic and Practicum Advisor

Second Year

Fall Semester

  1. SOCI 7000M: Master's Research (if applicable)
  2. Elective, required methods, theory or required course outside Department (select two)
  3. Select Practicum Reading Committee

Spring Semester

  1. SOC 7300M: Master's Thesis
  2. Elective, required methods, theory or required course outside Department
  3. Turn in Research Practicum - April 15
  4. Assemble dossier for Second-year Review
  5. Oral M. A. Examination

Third Year

Fall Semester

  1. SOCI 8000: Special topics in Sociology
  2. Electives, required methods and/or required course outside Department

Spring Semester

  1. Electives and /or required course outside Department

Fourth Year

Fall Semester

  1. SOCI 8000: Special Topics in Sociology
  2. Complete Ph.D. Written Comprehensive Exam
  3. Complete Ph.D. Oral Comprehensive Exam
  4. Dissertation Prospectus Defense
 

University of Georgia Department of Sociology

Location:

113 Baldwin Hall Athens, GA 30602-1611

Phone:

706 542 2421

Fax:

706 542 4320

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