A GUIDE TO GRADUATE STUDIES IN SOCIOLOGY*

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Dear Graduate Student, On behalf of the Graduate Committee, I wish to welcome you to the Department of Sociology at the University of Victoria. The information in this Guide to Graduate Studies in Sociology is intended to assist you in your graduate program planning. I urge you to read this Guide carefully since it is your responsibility to be familiar with the rules, regulations, and expectations relating to your program. If you require any assistance or advice, please feel free to see me or the Graduate Secretary, Aileen Chong (socigradsec@uvic.ca).

I wish you the best in your forthcoming year. Sincerely,

Steve Garlick Chair Graduate Committee sgarlick@uvic.ca

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GRADUATE COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP 2017-2018

Dr. Steve Garlick (Chair) Dr. Cecilia Benoit Dr. William Carroll Dr. Zheng Wu

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INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this guide is to introduce incoming graduate students to current procedures and policies regarding graduate studies in sociology. It is divided into the following sections:

PART I

The M.A. Program in Sociology

Program of Studies Courses Supervisory Committees Major Research Paper/Thesis Proposals Length of Program

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PART II PART III

The Ph.D. Program in Sociology

Program of Studies Courses Candidacy Examination Supervisory Committees Dissertation

Residency Requirements and Anticipated Time to

Completion

Funding

UVic Fellowships Teaching Assistantships Research Assistantships Co-operative Education Option Other Sources of Support

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PART IV

Roles and Procedural Guidelines

Registration, Curriculum, Advising and Program Planning (CAPP)

Supervisors, Supervisory Committees, and the Graduate Advisor

Evaluation of Progress Students' Responsibilities MRP, Thesis, and Dissertation Completion of Program Requirements Academic Concessions

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PART PART VIII

Statement on Harassment

Statement on Mental Health

Miscellaneous

Colloquia and Professional Development Student Facilities Student Representatives Communication Indigenous Students International Students

Timeline/Checklist

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