PhD program
Sociology

Sociology

QUALIFICATION

  • Scientific and pedagogical direction - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

MODEL OF GRADUATING STUDENT

Possess practical skills in independent conducting of quantitative and qualitative research, application of statistical methods of data analysis, qualified explanation, analysis and forecasting of modern social processes;
2. Carry out diagnostics of social, political, cultural, economic development risks and urgent problems of modern society in the context of globalization and a single information space;
3. Assess the current processes of social modernization and transformation of institutions, the development of social groups and structures, regional and urban development;
4. Apply modern information technologies and special computer programs for obtaining, processing, systematizing, analyzing and storing scientific information and the results of independent scientific research, their presentation in the form of reports and presentations;
5. Independently develop the design of their own sociological research, to determine the strategy for collecting and analyzing data, the organizational plan of scientific research;
6. Arguably present scientific problems and results at the national or international level in the form of projects, reports, articles, dissertations, demonstrating the culture of scientific writing;
7. Demonstrate scientific communication skills, establish scientific contacts with colleagues and the professional community at scientific discussions, seminars and conferences;
8. Independently solve the problems of pedagogical activity in the field of sociology, using modern educational information technologies and innovative technologies.

Program passport

Speciality Name
Sociology
Speciality Code
8D03101
Faculty
Philosophy and Political Science

disciplines

Academic writing
  • Number of credits - 2
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form the skills of building the research process, working with scientific information, writing academic papers. It is aimed at training highly qualified specialists with the skills of academic writing and presentation of results in the professional community. It involves the study of: the main forms of academic writing, their features, the sequence of the research process, the presentation of research results in academic work (report, report, article, dissertation).

Design and analysis of sociological research
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of discipline is to form the ability to create a design of a sociological research, to evaluate a methodology for measuring and analyzing sociological data. Creates a methodological basis for independent scientific activity, setting tasks and choosing methods, carrying out a research project, and substantiating the results obtained.

Modern Paradigms of Sociological Knowledge
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to systematize and interpret modern sociological paradigms and theories as universal models for describing and explaining the social world. The training course forms a systematic view of the consistent development of sociological knowledge, the importance of critical thinking.

PhD thesis writing and defence
  • Number of credits - 12
  • Type of control - Докторская диссертация
  • Description - The main purpose of "PhD thesis writing and defence": of a doctoral dissertation is the formation of the doctoral students' ability to disclose the content of research work for the defense of the thesis. During the study of course, doctoral student's should be competent in: 1. to substantiate the content of new scientifically grounded theoretical and experimental results that allow to solve a theoretical or applied problem or are a major achievement in the development of specific scientific directions; 2. explain the assessment of the completeness of the solutions to the tasks assigned, according to the specifics of the professional sphere of activity; 3. they can analyze alternative solutions for solving research and practical problems and assess the prospects for implementing these options; 4. apply the skills of writing scientific texts and presenting them in the form of scientific publications and presentations. 5. to plan and structure the scientific search, clearly highlight the research problem, develop a plan / program and methods for its study, formalize, in accordance with the requirements of the State Educational Establishment, the scientific and qualification work in the form of a thesis for a scientific degree Doctor of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) on specialty «8D07502 – Standardization and certification (by industry)». During the study of the discipline doctoral student will learn following aspects: Registration of documents for presentation of the thesis for defense. Information card of the dissertation and registration-registration card (in the format Visio 2003). Extract from the minutes of the meeting of the institution, in which the preliminary defense of the thesis took place. Cover letter to the Higher Attestation Commission. Expert conclusion on the possibility of publishing the author's abstract. Expert opinion on the possibility of publishing a dissertation. Minutes of the meeting of the counting commission. Bulletin for voting. A shorthand record of the meeting of the dissertational council. List of scientific papers. Response of the official opponent. A review of the leading organization. The recall of the scientific adviser.

Scientific Research methods
  • Number of credits - 3
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to systematize the methodology of scientific research in sociology, to form the skills of assessment and application of sociological methods. It is aimed at studying: the principles of scientific research, the features of planning and organizing sociological research, the possibilities and limitations of quantitative and qualitative methods for collecting and analyzing data, and the development of new research methods.

Data for 2021-2024 years

disciplines

Development and social inequality
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form a conceptual basis for the interpretation and comparative analysis of the structures and processes of inequality in society. The course forms the skills of critical thinking in the study and evaluation of social development, modern social structures and inequalities.

Economic Strategies of Households
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form the ability to study and evaluate the socio-economic strategies of households for the survival and improvement of the quality of life in conditions of increasing risks. The course forms the ability for independent sociological research of transforming societies.

Regional planning and urban policy
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to systematize the idea of the goals, objectives and methods of state, local and public development policies of the region and the city. The course builds the ability for critical thinking regarding the regulation of urban and regional development processes.

Social engineering of modern society
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of discipline is to analyze the possibilities of using social engineering technologies for managing the development of social institutions and processes. The course forms the skills of sociological diagnostics, monitoring and prediction of social problems of society, the use of social engineering methods for social design and management.

Social processes in contemporary Central Asia
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of discipline is to discuss the sociological perspective of research on the social, economic, political, cultural aspects of the development of the countries of Central Asia. Forms a systemic view of the socio-political and economic transformation of society in the post-soviet period on the basis of sociological research.

Urban Researches and Practices
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to integrate sociological theories to study the development of cities and urban space. The course forms the theoretical basis for analyzing the economic, political, social and cultural contexts of urban life.

Аnthropological Discourse in Sociology
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to apply an anthropological approach in studying the social and cultural development of modern societies. The course forms the skills of analyzing the role of a person in socio-cultural processes, everyday practices in the study of social structures.

Data for 2021-2024 years

INTERNSHIPS

Pedagogical
  • Type of control - Защита практики
  • Description - Aim оf discipline: formation of the ability to carry out educational activities in universities, to design the educational process and conduct certain types of training sessions using innovative educational technologies.

Research
  • Type of control - Защита практики
  • Description - The purpose of the practice: gaining experience in the study of an actual scientific problem, expand the professional knowledge gained in the learning process, and developing practical skills for conducting independent scientific work. The practice is aimed at developing the skills of research, analysis and application of economic knowledge.

Data for 2021-2024 years