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Explore the complexities of society, crime, and social justice in Iowa's combined Sociology and Criminology program where you’ll gain a strong foundation for a variety of professional, legal, research or academic careers, along with exceptional training in writing and communication.

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Why Iowa?

One of only a few combined sociology and criminology departments at R-1 institutions in the nation, at an institution known for excellence in writing and communication.

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News and Announcements

Faculty Amber Powell teaching to class

Amber Powell was accepted to the Racial Democracy, Crime and Justice Networks Summer Research Institute at Rutgers University

Friday, March 24, 2023
Dr. Powell will attend for three weeks starting in June of this year and have the opportunity to work with other scholars within the field. 
Yujia Lyu

PhD candidate Yujia Lyu’s paper was selected as the winner of this year’s Midwest Sociological Society Graduate Student Paper Competition

Friday, March 17, 2023
PhD candidate Yujia Lyu’s research paper was selected as the winner of this year’s Midwest Sociological Society Graduate Student Paper Competition.
Andrea Smith

Sociology and Criminology graduate students establish a Graduate Student Association

Thursday, March 16, 2023
The association's primary purpose is to facilitate the professional development of graduate students as rising scholars within the discipline.
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