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Program Overview

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

Curriculum and Requirements

To pursue the PhD in Sociology, students may enter with a MA degree in Criminology or Sociology from another university or may first earn the MA degree in Sociology at the University of Iowa. A MA Thesis or MA Research Paper is required and must be approved before the PhD in Sociology. The requirements of the MA in Sociology with intention to continue to the PhD in Sociology include:

• SOC:5110 Research Design and Methods (3 SH, B- minimum grade)
• SOC:5160 Research Design and Methods (3 SH, B- minimum grade)
• SOC:6170 Introduction to Sociological Data Analysis (3 SH, B- minimum grade)
• SOC:6180 Linear Models in Sociological Research (3 SH, B- minimum grade)
• SOC:7270 Scholarly Professionalism and Integrity I (2 SH, Pass)
• SOC:7271 Scholarly Professionalism and Integrity II (2 SH, Pass)
• At least three (≥9sh) Elective Courses in the Department, at least two of (≥6sh) which must be SOCCRIM:7030 or SOC:7030 Readings & Research, up to a maximum of 3sh
• aSOC:6080 Master's Thesis (by arrangement with instructor, non-graded or graded option)

PhD Curriculum Requirements

To complete the PhD, students must take a total of 72sh; a minimum of 36 must be taken after the MA is conferred. PhD curriculum requirements include:

• One advanced sociological theory course such as SOC:6110 (3 SH, B- minimum grade)
• Two elective courses in methods/statistics numbered 5000 or above (≥3 SH, B- minimum grade)
• At least five (≥15sh) Elective Courses in the Department, at least four (≥12sh) of which must be SOCCRIM: 7030 or SOC:7030 Readings & Research
• aSOC:7090 PhD Dissertation (by arrangement with instructor, non-graded or graded option)

Elective Courses

Available elective courses include:

• SOC:5250 Graduate Writing (3 SH)
• SOC:5310 Gender Theory (3 SH)
• SOC:5510 Sociology of Health (3 SH)
• SOC:6110 Theory Construction and Analysis (3 SH)
• SOC:6140 Sem: Select Topics Sociological Theory (3 SH)
• SOC:6175 Qualitative Methods (3 SH)
• SOC:6210 Contemporary Approach Social Psychology (3 SH)
• SOC:6220 Sem: Select Topics Social Psychology (3 SH)
• SOC:6264 Post-Industrial Cities (3 SH)
• SOC:6310 Gender Stratification Seminar (3 SH)
• SOC:6320 Sociology of Religion (3 SH)
• SOC:6420 Sem: Select Topics in Deviance and Control (3 SH)
• SOC:6440 Crime and Health in the Life Course (3 SH)
• SOC:6450 Sem: Select Topics in Comparative Criminology (3 SH)
• SOC:6550 Environment and Society (3 SH)
• SOC:6610 Complex Organizations (3 SH)
• SOC:6740 Racial Inequality (3 SH)
• SOC:6750 Race and Crime (3 SH)
• SOC:6180 Social Stratification (3 SH)
• SOC:7010 Teaching Sociology (3 SH)
• SOC:7030 Reading and Research Tutorial (3 SH)
• SOC:7170 Advanced Statistical Modeling of Data (3 SH)
• SOC:7175 Social Science Research: Big Data (3 SH)
• SOC:7410 Communities and Crime (3 SH)
• SOC:7460 Sociology of Law Seminar (3 SH)
• SOC:7500 Sem: Select Topics in Political Sociology (3 SH)
• SOC:7620 Soc Networks: Theory and Sociological Apps (3 SH)
• SOC:7820 Sem: Select Topics in Social Stratification (3 SH)

Program Milestones and Experiences

Program milestones and experiences include:

• Milestone 1: MA Thesis/Research Paper
• Milestone 2: Comprehensive Exam
• Milestone 3: Dissertation Prospectus
• Milestone 4: Dissertation
• Experience 1: Teaching Assistantships
• Experience 2: Research Assistantships and Co-authorship/Collaborative Research Experiences with Faculty Mentors
• Experience 3: Departmental Committee Service
• Experience 4: Departmental Workshop/Talk Series
• Experience 5: Professional Development Workshops

Affiliated Faculty

The affiliated faculty members include:

• Michael Sauder, PhD (Department Chair, Professor)
• Sarah Harkness, PhD (Associate Professor, Co-Director of Graduate Studies)
• Jennifer Haylett, PhD (Associate Professor of Instruction, Director of Undergraduate Studies for Sociology)
• Steve Hitlin, PhD (Professor)
• Jorie Hofstra, PhD (Assistant Professor of Instruction)
• Michael Lovaglia, PhD (Professor)
• Freda B. Lynn, PhD (Professor, Co-Director of Graduate Studies)
• Mary Noonan, PhD (Associate Professor)
• Victor Ray, PhD (F. Wendell Miller Associate Professor)
• Louise Seamster, PhD (Associate Professor)
• Ion (Bodi) Vasi, PhD (Associate Professor)