As an interdisciplinary department that combines Anthropology, Human Geography and Sociology, we are proud to offer both a PhD and MA in Global and Sociocultural Studies. Our department's faculty and graduate students specialize in research on three core, interlocking themes:
- Identities and Inequalities
- Migrations and Diasporas
- Nature-Society
Both the MA and PhD programs draw on the strength of our faculty members' interdisciplinary commonalities, while also allowing students to gain a strong foundation in either Anthropology, Geography, or Sociology.
Resources for Current Students:
GSS Graduate Student Handbook: Graduate Student Handbook
UGS Policies and Procedures:
- UGS policies: https://policies.fiu.edu/search/?department=1381
- UGS PhD Annual Evaluation: https://gradschool.fiu.edu/students/doctoral-annual-student-evaluation/
- UGS Fellowships: https://gradschool.fiu.edu/students/funding/fellowships/
- UGS Online Milestones: https://gradschool.fiu.edu/online-dissertation-milestones/
- UGS policy on Dissertation & Committee: https://policies.fiu.edu/files/780.pdf
Grad Catalogs:
GSS Internal Forms:
- D0 Form: Appointment of Major Professor
- D0r Form: Change of Major Professor
- Internal PhD Student Evaluation Form: GSS Internal PhD Student Evaluation Form
Sociology, Anthropology & Geography Graduate Students Association (SAGGSA)
For further information, please contact:
SAGGSA President: Luis Garcia
Vice President: Jorge Rodriguez
Treasurer: Subomi Babawale
RSO: Jeison Oviedo Mercado
GSS Graduate Program Director:
Qing Lai, Associate Professor | Graduate Program Director
Office: Modesto A. Maidique Campus, SIPA 313
Tel: 305.348.6663 | Email: qlai@fiu.edu
GSS Graduate Program Coordinator:
Neylin Rodriguez, MPA | Graduate Program Coordinator
Office: Modesto A. Maidique Campus, SIPA 300C
Tel: 305.348.3638 | Email: neylrodr@fiu.edu
GSS Graduate Program Coordinator (starting 2/17/25 for 3 months):
Sara Borde | Temporary Graduate Program Coordinator
Office: Modesto A. Maidique Campus, SIPA 300
Tel: 305.348.3638 | Email: sborde@fiu.edu