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181 PhD programmes in Sociology in North America

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.

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.

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.
Social and Personality Psychology
Explore the intricacies of human cognition and behavior in social environments in the doctoral program in Social and Personality Psychology at the University at Albany.
Sociology
The PhD program in Sociology at the University of Windsor critically examines the emergence of contemporary global society, analyzing and evaluating its effects on people’s lives.
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.
Sociology
The doctoral program in Sociology at Yale University prepares students for careers in research and teaching.
Sociology
Graduate training is central to the Department of Sociology at the University of Washington.
Sociology
Embark on an enlightening academic journey at Northeastern University's Sociology Doctoral Program.
Sociology
The Sociology Program at Washington State University is designed to integrate research and teaching in the training of students.
Sociology
The Sociology PhD program at the University of Central Florida provides training in the skills necessary to secure research careers in both academic and non-academic professions and emphasizes applied research in community-based settings.
Urban Studies
The Urban Studies Institute’s PhD in Urban Studies prepares students for academic and research careers at the forefront of urban analysis. Our doctoral students at Georgia State University work alongside top faculty in their fields and join future leaders passionate about solving urban community issues.
Sociology
The Ph.D. in Sociology at Georgia State University is focused on producing highly skilled researchers who can perform research in both academic and non-academic environments.
Survey and Data Science
The Survey and Data Science PhD program at the University of Maryland blends together faculty with diverse disciplinary backgrounds, all devoted to teaching state-of-the-art practices in the statistical and methodological aspects of surveys.
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
Upon completion, our Sociology graduates at Western University - Canada work in a variety of academic institutions, government agencies and private businesses around the world.
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 .
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 Sociology Ph.D. program at Vanderbilt University promotes excellence in research with the goal of training the next generation of scholars to join the professoriate.