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181 PhD programmes in Sociology in North America

Sociology
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology is a selective and collegial programme. Many of the PhD students secure scholarships and pursue careers in academia, research, policy, and the non-profit sector.

Social Sciences
This Social Sciences course from the Royal Roads University hybrid doctoral programme combines the rigour of research in a traditional PhD with applied, professional relevancy.

Psychology - Social Psychology (Online)
This Psychology - Social Psychology (Online) program from Liberty University provides rigorous research training that can help prepare you for a career in academia and social psychology research. An online Ph.D. in Psychology is ideal for students who want to bring new knowledge of human behavior to the field and find new ways to address wide-reaching social issues.
Sociology
Ohio State's sociology department offers a strong, nationally-ranked graduate program with a productive faculty and a strong placement record. The Sociology program is offered by The Ohio State University.
Sociology
Graduate study in Sociology at Colorado State University is designed to provide the qualified student with professional competence in sociological theory and research methods, and social change.
Sociology - Gender and Women's Studies
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Sociology - Gender and Women's Studies offered by the Department of Sociology in the Faculty of Arts at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes interdisciplinary and comprehensive learning opportunities.
Sociology
The Sociology Program at Washington State University is designed to integrate research and teaching in the training of students.
Learning, Cognition, Instruction, and Development - Social Studies Education
This Learning, Cognition, Instruction, and Development - Social Studies Education degree at Rutgers University prepares students to conduct high-quality research on critical issues in the area of social studies education.
Sociology
The School of Sociological and Anthropological Studies at the University of Ottawa offers a PhD in Sociology. In addition, the School participates in the Canadian studies collaborative program .
Sociology
Upon completion, our Sociology graduates at Western University - Canada work in a variety of academic institutions, government agencies and private businesses around the world.
Language, Literacy and Culture
The Language, Literacy and Culture (LLC) PhD at the University of Pittsburgh is focused on the study of cultural, linguistic, social, psychological, and political perspectives on teaching, learning, and teacher education.
Sociology
The doctoral program in Sociology at North Carolina State University is an intellectually stimulating and academically rigorous, yet supportive, environment.
Rural Sociology
The principal aim of the doctoral program in Rural Sociology at Pennsylvania State University is to impart the research and analytical abilities necessary to understand and explore the problems, structure and functioning of rural society.
Sociology
The Sociology course at Rutgers University helps students to develop a distinct sociological voice while becoming creative and competent working sociologists.
Social-Personality Psychology
The Social-Personality Psychology program at University of Rochester focuses on preparing graduate students as researchers, providing them with the theoretical and methodological tools that are needed for advanced scholarly work.
Sociology and Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies
If you're interested in becoming an advocate for women and the LGBTQ community, the joint program in Sociology and Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies at the University at Albany will prepare you for your professional journey.
Social and Political Thought
A truly interdisciplinary approach, this Social and Political Thought program at York University aims to integrate intellectual interests common to the humanities and social sciences.
History and Sociology of Technology and Science
The History and Sociology of Technology and Science doctoral degree program at Georgia Institute of Technology trains exceptionally qualified students for a variety of professional careers.
Sociology - Co-op
University of Waterloo’s Sociology - Co-op degree provides a supportive, friendly, and intellectually vibrant environment to cultivate a sociological analysis of the most pressing issues confronting societies today.
Sociology
The Sociology program at the University of California, San Diego offers training in a wide range of theoretical and methodological approaches, from the humanistic to the computational.