| MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY IN SOCIOLOGY |
The Department of Sociology offers a postgraduate programme leading to the award of Master of Philosophy degree in Sociology. The programme is intended to produce specialists in the field of Sociology. The graduates of the programme are expected teach in colleges and universities and be able to carry out research, extension, and consultancy services for national development.
The common regulations for admission to the Master's degree of Moi University shall apply. However, the candidates must have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology or related discipline with at least a Second Class from Moi University or a recognized university or institution of higher learning.
| Course Structure ansd Duration of the Programme |
The M.Phil. programme in Sociology consists of coursework, examination and thesis and shall normally extend over a period of two years ( four semesters) of full-time attendance and a minimum period of 4 years(eight semesters) of part-time attendance.
The common regulations governing Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) degree programmes at Moi University shall apply.
Core Courses
| Course Code |
Title |
Units |
| SOC 801 |
Advancedn Sociological Theory |
3 |
| SOC 802 |
Research Methods and Statistics |
3 |
| SOC 803 |
Rural Sociology and Rural Development |
3 |
| SOC 804 |
Urbanization and Development in Third World Countries |
3 |
| SOC 809 |
Research Seminar I |
3 |
| SOC 810 |
Research Seminars II |
3 |
Specialised/ Optional Courses
| Course Code |
Title |
Units |
| SOC 805 |
Population Studies and Demography |
3 |
| SOC 806 |
Participatory Development and Community Action |
3 |
| SOC 807 |
Sociology of Planning and Development |
3 |
| SOC 808 |
Sociology of Education |
3 |
| SOC 811 |
Sociology of Economic Development |
3 |
| SOC 812 |
Political Sociology |
3 |
| SOC 813 |
Environmental Sociology |
3 |
| SOC 814 |
Criminology |
3 |
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