Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology (Revised in 2017)
1. DEGREE NAME AND AREA OF STUDY
Full name : Doctor of Philosophy (Sociology)
Short name : Ph.D. (Sociology)
2. OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM
The Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology program (Revised in 2018) aims to produce graduates who have the following qualifications:
(1) Have deep knowledge of theory and methodology in the field of Sociology.
(2) Have ability to develop and disseminate sociological knowledge that can be used as a base for policy formulation and development strategies of community organizations in both local and national levels.
(3) Have the ability to analyze social and cultural changes resulting from social movements and globalization, and be aware of the importance of community culture.
(4) Have ability to apply knowledge in communication and information technology in sociological research effectively.
(5) Have morality and ethics including consciousness about self-responsibility and society, and have creative and initiative to develop peopke to live together sustainably.
3. CURRICULUM
Total credit of study is 48 credits consisting of:
| Category | Credits | ||
| Type 1.1 | |||
| Mandatory course | 9 (Not counted) | ||
| Dissertation | 48 | ||
| Preliminary course | 6 (Not counted) | ||
| Total | 48 | ||
This program is a Regular Program. The classes are taught on Mondays - Fridays.
Type 1.1 = Research based
4. COURSES
Mandatory Courses
Students are required to take and pass not less than 9 credits of the following courses or additional courses offered later (Credit not counted).
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Credits |
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**HS477501 ADVANCED SOCIAL RESEARCH METHODOLOGY I |
3 (3-0-6) |
Dissertation Course
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Credits |
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HS477996 DISSERTATION |
48 |
Preliminary Course
Students are required to take 2 additional courses for 6 credits, HS447101 and HS447102 or additional courses offered later (Credit not counted).
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Credits |
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HS447101 CONTEMPORAY SOCIOLOGICAL THEORIES |
3 (3-0-6) |
Note 1: 3 (3-0-6) = 3 Credits (Theory - Practice - Self-study)
Note 2: * = New course, ** = Revised course
Note 3: Non-credit courses must be registered as 'AU' (Auditing)
Note 4: Dissertation course must be registered as 'SU' (Satisfied-Unstatisfied)
5. SAMPLE STUDY PLAN
(1) Plan for students who do not need to take the preliminary courses
| 1st YEAR - SEMESTER 1 | |||
| Courses | Credits | ||
| Type 1.1 | |||
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HS477501 ADVANCED SOCIAL RESEARCH METHODOLOGY I |
3 (Not counted) 1 (Not counted) 6 |
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| Total | 10 | ||
| Cumulative credits | 6 | ||
| 1st YEAR - SEMESTER 2 | |||
| Courses | Credits | ||
| Type 1.1 | |||
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HS477502 ADVANCED SOCIAL RESEARCH METHODOLOGY II HS477992 SEMINAR IN SOCIOLOGY II HS477996 DISSERTATION |
3 (Not counted) 1 (Not counted) 6 |
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| Total | 10 | ||
| Cumulative credits | 12 | ||
In the 2nd semester of the first year, students are required to take a Qualifying Examination (QE) to evaluate that they are competent to perform independently conducting research and are qualified and eligible to propose for approval of a Dissertation outline or not.
| 2nd YEAR - SEMESTER 1 | |||
| Courses | Credits | ||
| Type 1.1 | |||
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HS477993 SEMINAR IN SOCIOLOGY III HS477996 DISSERTATION |
1 (Not counted) 9 |
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| Total | 13 | ||
| Cumulative credits | 21 | ||
| 2nd YEAR - SEMESTER 2 | |||
| Courses | Credits | ||
| Type 1.1 | |||
|
HS477996 DISSERTATION |
9 | ||
| Total | 9 | ||
| Cumulative credits | 30 | ||
| 3rd YEAR - SEMESTER 1 | |||
| Courses | Credits | ||
| Type 1.1 | |||
| HS477996 DISSERTATION | 9 | ||
| Total | 9 | ||
| Cumulative credits | 39 | ||
| 3rd YEAR - SEMESTER 2 | |||
| Courses | Credits | ||
| Type 1.1 | |||
| HS477996 DISSERTATION | 9 | ||
| Total | 9 | ||
| Cumulative credits | 48 | ||
(2) Plan for students who need to take the preliminary courses
| 1st YEAR - SEMESTER 1 | |||
| Courses | Credits | ||
| Type 1.1 | |||
|
HS447101 CONTEMPORAY SOCIOLOGICAL THEORIES |
3 (Not counted) 3 (Not counted) 1 (Not counted) 6 |
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| Total | 13 | ||
| Cumulative credits | 6 | ||
| 1st YEAR - SEMESTER 2 | |||
| Courses | Credits | ||
| Type 1.1 | |||
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HS447102 CRITICAL SOCIOLOGICAL THEORIES HS477502 ADVANCED SOCIAL RESEARCH METHODOLOGY II HS477992 SEMINAR IN SOCIOLOGY II HS477996 DISSERTATION |
3 (Not counted) 3 (Not counted) 1 (Not counted) 6 |
||
| Total | 13 | ||
| Cumulative credits | 12 | ||
In the 2nd semester of the first year, students are required to take a Qualifying Examination (QE) to evaluate that they are competent to perform independently conducting research and are qualified and eligible to propose for approval of a Dissertation outline or not.
| 2nd YEAR - SEMESTER 1 | |||
| Courses | Credits | ||
| Type 1.1 | |||
|
HS477993 SEMINAR IN SOCIOLOGY III HS477996 DISSERTATION |
1 (Not counted) 9 |
||
| Total | 10 | ||
| Cumulative credits | 21 | ||
| 2nd YEAR - SEMESTER 2 | |||
| Courses | Credits | ||
| Type 1.1 | |||
|
HS477996 DISSERTATION |
9 | ||
| Total | 9 | ||
| Cumulative credits | 30 | ||
| 3rd YEAR - SEMESTER 1 | |||
| Courses | Credits | ||
| Type 1.1 | |||
| HS477996 DISSERTATION | 9 | ||
| Total | 9 | ||
| Cumulative credits | 39 | ||
| 3rd YEAR - SEMESTER 2 | |||
| Courses | Credits | ||
| Type 1.1 | |||
| HS477996 DISSERTATION | 9 | ||
| Total | 9 | ||
| Cumulative credits | 48 | ||
6. QUALIFICATION
Hold a Master's Degree in a related field of study.
7. PROGRAM CHAIR
| Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dusadee Ayuwat | dusayu@kku.ac.th |
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