Study Program Doctorate


The SPD IPB Doctoral Program is one of the postgraduate programs under the management of the Department of Communication Sciences and Community Development (SKPM Department), Faculty of Human Ecology (FEMA) IPB. Its vision and mission are based on epistemology and axiology, in line with the principles of the institution above. In addition, the social dynamics experienced by rural communities at both the local and global levels are also important considerations and the basis for the establishment of the SPD Doctoral Program at IPB.
The SPD Doctoral Program at IPB provides high-quality higher education by applying empirical research in rural sociology; develops, produces, critiques, refines, and enriches rural sociology research theories and methodologies as applied social sciences; and applies concepts and theories from various philosophical bases, as well as sociological approaches, in order to usher in a more just and sustainable civilization.

Vision

To become a leading academic program and a benchmark in producing human resources with expertise in philosophy, theory, and new discoveries (inventions) in the field of Rural Sociology in Southeast Asia by 2035.

Mission

1. Conducting education in the field of rural sociology with a primary focus on: social transformation processes in rural communities and rural areas, taking into account the development of digital ecosystems and the equitable and sustainable management of natural resources and the environment.
2. Developing and managing thematic research to obtain new findings in the field of sociology that are beneficial to rural communities and rural areas, as well as nationally and internationally recognized science.
3. Implementing/initiating collaboration and managing research cooperation with various disciplines through an interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary approach to solve problems in rural communities and rural areas based on research.

Num Course Credit Precondition Semester Course Category
Code Name
1 KPM1602 Philosophy of Social Science 2(2-0) - 1 Foundational Literacies
2 KPM1602 Philosophy of Social Science 2(2-0) - 1 Foundational Literacies
3 KPM1633 Theories of Rural Sociology and Community Development 3(3-0) - 1 Foundational Literacies
4 KPM1633 Theories of Rural Sociology and Community Development 3(3-0) - 1 Foundational Literacies
5 KPM1633 Theories of Rural Sociology and Community Development 3(3-0) - 1 Foundational Literacies
6 KPM1633 Theories of Rural Sociology and Community Development 3(3-0) - 1 Foundational Literacies
7 KPM1633 Theories of Rural Sociology and Community Development 3(3-0) - 1 Foundational Literacies
8 KPM1633 Theories of Rural Sociology and Community Development 3(3-0) - 1 Foundational Literacies
9 KPM1730 Dynamics of Social Structure and Socio-Culture of The Rural Societies 2(2-0) - 1 Academic Core Courses
10 KPM1730 Dynamics of Social Structure and Socio-Culture of The Rural Societies 2(2-0) - 1 Academic Core Courses
11 KPM1730 Dynamics of Social Structure and Socio-Culture of The Rural Societies 2(2-0) - 1 Academic Core Courses
12 KPM1739 Research Methodology of Rural Sociology 2(2-0) - 1 Foundational Literacies
13 KPM1739 Research Methodology of Rural Sociology 2(2-0) - 1 Foundational Literacies
14 PPS1703 English Courses for Doctoral 3(3-0) - 1 PPKU/Common Core Courses
15 PPS1704 Philosophy of Science 2(2-0) - 1 PPKU/Common Core Courses
16 KPM170J Gender and the Dynamics of Society 2(2-0) - 2 In-depth Courses
17 KPM170K Family and Rural Community 2(2-0) - 2 In-depth Courses
18 KPM1724 Agrarian Politics 2(2-0) - 2 In-depth Courses
19 KPM1731 Dynamics of Rural Economy 2(2-0) - 2 In-depth Courses
20 KPM1731 Dynamics of Rural Economy 2(2-0) - 2 In-depth Courses
21 KPM173A Digital Sociology for Community Development 2(2-0) - 2 In-depth Courses
22 KPM173B Social Investment and Community Development 2(2-0) - 2 In-depth Courses
23 KPM173B Social Investment and Community Development 2(2-0) - 2 In-depth Courses
24 KPM1760 Green Social Theories 2(2-0) - 2 In-depth Courses
25 KPM1761 Dynamics of Demography 2(2-0) - 2 In-depth Courses
26 KPM170B Writing Qualification Exam 2(0-2) - 3 Final Year Project
27 KPM170C Oral Qualification Exam 2(0-2) - 3 Final Year Project
28 KPM170D Colloquium 1(0-1) - 3 Final Year Project
29 KPM170D Colloquium 1(0-1) - 3 Final Year Project
30 KPM170N Dissertation Proposal 2(0-2) - 3 Final Year Project
31 PPS1792 National Scientific Publication 2(0-2) - 4 Final Year Project
32 PPS1793 International Scientific Publication 3(0-3) - 4 Final Year Project
33 PPS1791 Disertation Seminar 1(0-1) - 5 Final Year Project
34 KPM170O Dissertation Examination 3(0-3) - 6 Final Year Project
35 KPM170P Dissertation 12(0-12) - 6 Final Year Project

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Developing competent human resources in analyzing social dynamics through sociological concepts with a focus on communities and villages in tropical agro-maritime ecosystems. Graduates are also prepared as experts capable of collaborating in solving social problems that connect people with society and the environment. Lecturers, students, and graduates of the SPD doctoral program are encouraged to become patriotic intellectuals who contribute to technological development and social innovation in Indonesia.