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, Ph.D.
Title/Position
Department Chair
Professor

Jennifer Glanville, Ph.D.
Title/Position
Professor

Sarah Harkness, Ph.D.
Title/Position
Associate Professor

Jennifer Haylett, Ph.D.
Title/Position
Associate Professor of Instruction
Director of Undergraduate Studies - Sociology

Steve Hitlin, Ph.D.
Title/Position
Professor

Michael Lovaglia, Ph.D.
Title/Position
Professor

Freda Lynn, Ph.D.
Title/Position
Associate Professor

Mary Noonan, Ph.D.
Title/Position
Associate Professor

Victor Ray, Ph.D.
Title/Position
F. Wendell Miller Associate Professor

Louise Seamster, Ph.D.
Title/Position
Assistant Professor

Yongren Shi, Ph.D.
Title/Position
Assistant Professor

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.