Doctor of Philosophy-75 points
The coursework for the Ph.D., which totals a minimum of 75 points, has seven components: social theory, basic social research design and methods, advanced social research design and methods, foundation coursework in sociology, core coursework in the sociology of education, seminars and colloquia, and elective courses. The required coursework is offered at Teachers College and in the Sociology Department in ’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. With advisor permission, students may pursue courses in other professional schools at the University or through the Inter-University Doctoral Consortium. (Please refer to the Inter-University Doctoral Consortium section of this bulletin for participating schools.)
Social Theory (6 points)
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SOCI G4050 Sociological theory: The origins (3) (Columbia GSAS), and
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SOCI G4165 Contemporary sociological theory (3) (Columbia GSAS) or
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SOCI G4122 Theory and practice in the sociology of culture (3) (Columbia GSAS) or
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SOCI G4520 Social theory and the city (3) (Columbia GSAS)
Basic Social Research Design and Methods (12 points)
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SOCI G4097 Designs of social research (3) (Columbia GSAS), and
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HUDM 4122 Probability and statistical Inference (3), and
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HUDM 5122 Applied regression analysis (3), and
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HUDF 5620 Advanced colloquium in sociology of education (3) or
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SOCI G4098 Qualitative research methods (3) (Columbia GSAS) or
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ITSF 5000 Methods of inquiry: Ethnography and participant observation (3)
Advanced Social Research Design and Methods (minimum 6 points): Select from:
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ITSF 5001 Ethnography and participant observation: Structural and interpretive analysis (3)
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ITSF 5002 Ethnography and participant observation: Comparative and qualitative analysis (3)
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ITSF 5016 Ethnography of the classroom (3)
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SOCI G6099 Field research methods (3) (Columbia GSAS)
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SOCI G6091 Historical method and documentary analysis (3) (Columbia GSAS)
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SOCI G4324 Survey methods (3) (Columbia GSAS)
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HUDM 6055 Latent structure analysis (3)
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HUDM 6122 Multivariate analysis I (3)
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HUDM 6123 Multivariate analysis II (3)
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HUDM 6030 Multilevel and longitudinal data analysis (3)
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SOCI G6225 Models of categorical data (3) (Columbia GSAS)
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SOCI G9513 Methods of temporal analysis (3) (Columbia GSAS)
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SOCI G9120 Social networks (3) (Columbia GSAS)
Foundational Coursework in Sociology (minimum 3 points in each area):
Or other sociology course at GSAS or a Consortium institution approved by academic advisor
Social Stratification/Inequality: Select from:
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SOCI G4036 Occupational attainment and labor market structure (3) (Columbia GSAS)
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SOCI G6666 Research in social stratification and mobility (3) (Columbia GSAS)
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SOCI G4335 Law and inequality (3) (Columbia GSAS)
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SOCI G4260x Race and ethnic relations in the United States (3) (Columbia GSAS)
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SOCI G4018 Sociology of gender (3) (Columbia GSAS)
Social Organization: Select from:
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SOCI G4034 Sociology of science (3) (Columbia GSAS)
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SOCI G9230 Politics, language and culture (3) (Columbia GSAS)
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SOCI G4122y Theory and practice in the sociology of culture (3) (Columbia GSAS)
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Religion W4700 Sociology of religion (3) (Columbia GSAS)
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SOCI G8200 Economic sociology (3) (Columbia GSAS)
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SOCI G4034 Sociology of science (3) (Columbia GSAS)
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SOCI G9110 Identity and control (3) (Columbia GSAS)
Social Change: Select from:
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SOCI G4192 Social and political movements (3) (Columbia GSAS)
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Political Science-Soc. G6047 Political sociology: Traditions and concepts (3) (Columbia GSAS)
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SOCI G9058 Organization, information and the nature of the firm (3) (Columbia GSAS)
Sociology of Education Core (minimum 12 points): Select from:
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HUDF 4000 Education and public policy (3)
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HUDF 4010 Sociology of online learning (3)
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HUDF 4021 Sociology of education (3)
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HUDF 4022 Sociology of urban education (3)
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HUDF 4024 Social stratification and education (3)
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HUDF 4027 Sociology of classrooms (3)
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HUDF 4028 Sociology of the life course (3)
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HUDF 4029 Sociology of schools (3)
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HUDF 4031 Sociology of evaluation (3)
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HUDF 4032 Gender, difference and curriculum (3)
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HUDF 4620 Introductory colloquium in sociology and education (3)
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HUDF 5022 Sociological analysis of educational systems (3)
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ITSF 5023 The family as educator (3)
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ITSF 5026 The family and television (3)
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ITSF 5120 Education in community settings: Museums (3)
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HUDF 5621 Technology and society (3)
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HUDF 6525 Seminar in sociology of education (3)
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ORLA 4010 Introduction to organizational change theory in education (3)
Seminars and Colloquia (6 points)
Human Development (6 points)
Approved courses in Developmental Psychology (3) and Cognitive Studies in Education (3)
Electives (minimum 18 points) Selected in collaboration with an advisor.
