Soch. Programs studying us and me

October 8, 2009 6:50 AM

What are some sociology phd programs where I would be supported in (where research is already being done) studying the interaction between social-psycology (micro-interaction) and culture.

I am specifically looking for programs that will allow empirical and pragmatic research along side critical research, and has cultural sociologists and social psychologists.

I focus on the functions of social conflict and how individual conflict styles transform society. I would feel remiss if I did not produce research that could be used by practitioners and policy makers. This is why empirical and pragmatic research needs to have some support in the institution. A bonus for schools with a researcher or two who examines the history of social theory so I can work on examining the history of social conflict theory.

posted by elationfoundation to Education (2 answers total)

My go-to-advice for applying to grad programs:

Google Scholar search the phenomenon that you're trying to study. Then find scholars that are studying it. Then go to their personal webpages and read all of their recent stuff. Then email those scholars and ask if they are taking students.

To my Communication eyes, I'd argue that you may not be exclusively looking at soc.

As far as research that practioners will see, don't worry too much about that in your grad school apps. ;)
posted by k8t at 10:14 AM on October 8, 2009 [1 favorite]

I don't know the answer to your question, but the people who run this blog might. This blog has a regular feature where they try and rank sociology PhD programs by various specialties.
posted by bove at 10:47 AM on October 8, 2009