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Program checklist · PhD

Community Research and Action, PhD

Binghamton University · Vestal, NY

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Program
Award
PhD
Credential class
ceterms:DoctoralDegree
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Binghamton University Academic Guide
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
The doctoral program in Community Research and Action prepares students for academic or policy-related careers as public scholars focused on addressing critical community issues. The curriculum draws from varied disciplines (e.g., anthropology, criminology, geography, sociology, and psychology) to research the dynamic interplay among individuals, the organizations serving them, and the communities (including schools and college campuses) in which they are embedded. Students entering the program typically have several years of practice experience in one or more fields, including education, counseling, human services, public administration, social work, and student affairs administration, as well as a commitment to social justice, health and well-being, human rights, public service, social welfare and/or community transformation.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196079
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196079_c15b90bf
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Admission Requirements

5 items
  1. Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate level coursework.
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Curriculum vitae or resume.
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Written statement of approximately 2-3 (single-spaced) pages that describe: (a) the applicant’s training and professional background as well as interest in issues facing communities; (b) research interests and associated relationship(s) to social justice, health and well-being, human rights, public service, social welfare and/or community transformation; (c) career goals (academic, research or policy-related) associated with pursuing a research degree; and (d) two or three faculty members in the College of Community and Public Affairs who could be potential advisors and why.
    Not resolved to a course
  4. Three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant’s academic background and record that address the potential for advanced graduate study.
    Not resolved to a course
  5. If an international student, proof of English proficiency and immigration and financial documentation must be submitted. International students should visit the Graduate School website for additional details and specific requirements.
    Not resolved to a course

Program Requirements

0 items

    Course Requirements

    7 items
    1. Required Core Courses (these or equivalents)
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    2. CCPA 610
      Positionality, Social Justice, and the Politics of Knowledge Production
      Not resolved to a course
    3. CCPA 611
      Conceptualizing and Researching Community
      Not resolved to a course
    4. CCPA 612
      Power and Policy for Social Change
      Not resolved to a course
    5. Five Research Methods Courses
      Not resolved to a course
      15
    6. Three Elective Courses
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    7. Dissertation Course
      Not resolved to a course
      1-2

    Comprehensive Examination

    0 items

      Proposal Defense Meeting

      0 items

        Dissertation Committee

        0 items

          Dissertation

          0 items

            Dissertation Defense

            0 items

              Remote Participation in Dissertation Defenses

              0 items

                PhD Milestone Summary

                5 items
                1. Milestone 0- Orientation
                  Not resolved to a course
                2. Milestone 1- Course Complete
                  Not resolved to a course
                3. Milestone 2- Comprehensive Exam Completion
                  Not resolved to a course
                4. Milestone 3- Dissertation Proposal
                  Not resolved to a course
                5. Milestone 4-Dissertation Defense
                  Not resolved to a course

                Additional Information about the Program

                0 items
                  Source. Binghamton University, catalog 2026-2027 Binghamton University Academic Guide — https://catalog.binghamton.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=7&poid=1950&returnto=313. Captured page pages/0186.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.