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
- PhD Journey: Progress through the PhD
- GSS D0 Form: Appointment of Major Professor
- GSS D0r Form: Change of Major Professor
- GSS Internal PhD Student Evaluation Form: GSS Internal PhD Student Evaluation Form
- Green School Graduation Rubric: green-school-rubrics-for-graduating-phd.doc
- Green School Graduation Rubric: green-school-rubrics-for-graduating-phd.doc
MA and PhD Requirements
Both PHD and MA students complete a set of interdisciplinary core courses, while PhD students concentrate their remaining course work in one of three majors: Anthropology, Geography, or Sociology. This disciplinary major appears on the degree earned.
MA Requirements:
PhD Requirements: Global and Sociocultural Studies
For further information, please contact our Graduate Program Director.
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