Doctoral Programs

Doctoral research is the culmination of graduate study, marking a transition from taking courses to becoming an independent scholar and doing original and significant work. The Division of the Social Sciences offers PhD programs in 10 programs as well as opportunities for joint degrees with other divisions and professional schools at the University of Chicago.

Anthropology
Comparative Human Development
Conceptual and Historical Studies of Science
Economics
History
Political Economy (in partnership with the Harris School)
Political Science
Psychology
Social Thought
Sociology