Sociology PhD Program

At Iowa, the PhD program in Sociology is designed to provide you with rigorous training in theory and methods, with specialized programs in social psychology, gender, and social and political organizations. Our program offers intensive faculty guidance, interdisciplinary coursework, and a wide array of research and teaching opportunities to prepare you for careers in academic, private, and government institutions.

Affiliated Faculty

Michael Sauder

Michael Sauder, Ph.D.

Title/Position
Department Chair
Professor
Sarah Harkness

Sarah Harkness, Ph.D.

Title/Position
Associate Professor
Jennifer Haylett

Jennifer Haylett, Ph.D.

Title/Position
Associate Professor of Instruction
Director of Undergraduate Studies - Sociology
Steve Hitlin

Steve Hitlin, Ph.D.

Title/Position
Professor
Freda Lynn

Freda Lynn, Ph.D.

Title/Position
Professor
Mary Noonan

Mary Noonan, Ph.D.

Title/Position
Associate Professor
Victor Ray

Victor Ray, Ph.D.

Title/Position
F. Wendell Miller Associate Professor
Louise Seamster

Louise Seamster, Ph.D.

Title/Position
Assistant Professor
Yongren Shi

Yongren Shi, Ph.D.

Title/Position
Assistant Professor
Bodi Vasi

Ion "Bodi" Vasi, Ph.D.

Title/Position
Associate Professor

Admission

To apply for the Sociology PhD program, go to the UI Graduate and Professional Admissions website.