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Sociology Programs for Policy/Public Affairs School Positions


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For Fall 2015 I will be applying for PhD programs after completing a BA in Political Science and a MA in Sociology. I have strong interests in social policy.

 

Does anyone know of any PhD Sociology programs that place students well at Policy or Public Affairs Schools?

 

Also, is a PhD in Sociology even a good path to take if that's my goal, or should I be aiming for a PhD in Policy/Public Affiars?

 

Thanks so much!

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For Fall 2015 I will be applying for PhD programs after completing a BA in Political Science and a MA in Sociology. I have strong interests in social policy.

 

Does anyone know of any PhD Sociology programs that place students well at Policy or Public Affairs Schools?

 

Also, is a PhD in Sociology even a good path to take if that's my goal, or should I be aiming for a PhD in Policy/Public Affiars?

 

Thanks so much!

 

From experience, I know that PhDs in Sociology are sought after by Public Policy schools and research centers (at least in the U.S.). 

 

I do not have data on program placement, but it is usually those PhDs coming from programs that are strong in policy-relevant areas (education, crime, health, urban soc, population, work) who are more likely to get those jobs.   

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