Comp Week

Doctoral students must pass written comprehensive examinations in two areas within sociology and an oral examination covering both areas. Two areas are required for all sociology majors, regardless of the minor field. Students who elect to minor in another field outside of sociology will complete an additional written examination in the minor, in which case the minor field will also be covered during the general oral examination.

We expect that you complete the two written examinations and the oral examination by the spring semester of the third year in the graduate program.

See the graduate handbook for more details on the comprehensive exams. You'll also find reading lists in the graduate resources section.