PhD in Sociology

What does Purdue sociology offer?

Our core curriculum emphasizes a balance of theory and methodology courses, including both qualitative and quantitative methods. Beyond the core curriculum, students can select courses in seven areas of specialization:

• Family
• Health, Aging, and the Life Course
• Law and Society
• Social Inequality: Class, Gender, Race/Ethnicity, and Sexuality
• Social Movements and Political Sociology
• Sociology of Religion
• Work and Organizations

Where are our former students?

Most of our PhDs find jobs in academia at a range of institutions from research universities to small liberal arts colleges. Other alumni hold research positions in private and non-profit firms.