Sociology of Families

The Ph.D. concentration, Sociology of Families, is concerned with the complexity and dynamics of contemporary families and intimate relationships. More specifically, this concentration focuses on family processes over the life course, historical changes in family life, and social psychological and demographic process that influence families. Our primary objective is to prepare students for careers in teaching, research, and/or practice (e.g., social services, government) in the area of family. Another objective is to assist students for whom sociology of families is a secondary area of study in their efforts to meaningfully address family related issues within their primary fields (e.g. community studies, criminology, social psychology).

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Participating Faculty

Program Coordinator
Susan Stewart

Participating Faculty
Anastasia Prokos
Teresa Downing-Matibag
David Schweingruber

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