DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SOCIOLOGY
This programme is intended to produce specialists in the field of Sociology by advancing knowledge of the candidate’s interest in the discipline in a specialized field of social enquiry. The program is expected to provide trained manpower required in teaching, research, extension, consultancy and national development. The Doctor of Philosophy degree programme in Sociology is designed to produce highly trained and well-equipped sociologists who can tackle modern and post-modern sociological challenges and problems facing society.
Registration for Doctor of Philosophy Programme
The Doctor of Philosophy program shall normally consist of coursework, examination and thesis. The minimum units of coursework shall be 28 units, which will be made up of at least 10 units of level 9 courses and the rest must come from level 8 courses. All coursework shall be done in the first year of study for both full-time and part-time students. The rest of the time shall be devoted to proposal writing, research, data analysis and thesis writing.
Programme Structure
With the exception of candidates admitted under 3 (b) above, the first year of study will be devoted to coursework and proposal writing as follows:-
Year 1
Semester I: At least 9 units of coursework and a maximum of 6 units of research proposal writing.
Semester I: At least 12 units of coursework and a minimum of 3 units of research proposal writing and presentation.
Year 2
At least 15 units of fieldwork and thesis writing
Year 3
At least 15 units of fieldwork and thesis writing
The research proposal shall be presented at the School (SASS) staff seminar series before being presented to the School (SASS) Board of Graduate Studies in accordance with the Common Regulations governing the degree of Doctor of Philosophy of Moi University.
An applicant can be granted exemption for all or part of the coursework requirements based on qualification, research and university teaching experience decided on individual merit. The applicant so exempted is still free to audit courses at any level.
First Year
First Semester
| Code |
Title |
Units |
| SOC 901 |
Contemporary Sociological Theory |
3 |
| SOC 902 |
Collection and Analysis of Quantitative Data |
3 |
| SOC 903 |
Research Seminar I |
3 |
Second Semester
| Code |
Title |
Units |
| SOC 904 |
Globalization and Social Policy |
3 |
| SOC 905 |
Collection and Analysis of Qualitative Data |
3 |
| SOC 906 |
Research Seminar II |
3 |
| SOC 907 |
Theories and Issues about Globalisation |
3 |
Second Year
| Code |
Title |
Units |
|
Semester I |
|
| SOC 908 |
Transformations in the World Economy |
3 |
| SOC 909 |
Labour and Capital in the Current Political Economy |
3 |
|
Semester II |
|
| SOC 910 |
Medical Sociology |
3 |
| SOC 911 |
Health Promotion |
3 |
| SOC 912 |
Gender and Development |
3 |
| SOC 913 |
Poverty, Social Exclusion and the Welfare State |
3 |
| SOC 914 |
Race, Ethnicity and Nationality |
3 |
| SOC 915 |
Families and Households |
3 |
| SOC 916 |
Population Policy and Planning |
3 |
| SOC 917 |
Field work |
6 |
| SOC 918 |
Thesis writing and Presentation |
9 |
Objective/Admission
Objectives
- To produce specialists in the field of Sociology who are exposed to a broad knowledge of modern day sociology, critical thought and inquiry.
- To provide trained manpower required in teaching, research, extension, consultancy services and national development.
Admission Requirements
Applicants for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology must have any of the following qualifications:
- Holders of Master of Arts degree in Sociology from Moi University or its equivalent from a recognized university.
- Masters degrees in disciplines other than Sociology must take and pass one year bridging programme at Masterslevel; (see Master of Arts degree programme structureand duration).
- Applicants may also be considered on an individual merit and through senate approval, for example, members of staff and those with a strong sociological background may be exempted from coursework.
Duration of the Programme
The Doctor of Philosophy programme in Sociology shall extent for a minimum period of three years for full-time candidates and six years for part-time candidates. Part-time candidates will take the course for a minimum period of 5 years and a maximum period of 7 years.