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Why Study Sociology?

Sociology is the scientific study of human behavior and the complexities of human social relationships. If you want to understand social behavior in the real world, sociology is where you find the answers. Regardless of your chosen career path, having a critical understanding of the social world can put you at the forefront of your career field.

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It is a top-notch program. I'd recommend this program to anybody who wants to improve the rigor of the work they do.

– Tracy Sims (2020 MA in Sociology graduate); Senior Director, U.S. Lead of Chronic Disease Environment Shaping at Eli Lilly and Company

Featured Alumni

  • Haley Medved Kendrick

    Haley Medved Kendrick

    Haley Medved Kendrick (PhD 2018) is Start-up community way-finder and supporter at gener8tor.

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  • Lonnie Hannon III

    Lonnie Hannon III

    Lonnie Hannon (PhD 2007) is an Associate Professor in the School of Public Health at UAB.

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  • Serra Sevde Hatipoğlu

    Serra Sevde Hatipoğlu

    Serra Sevde Hatipoğlu (PhD 2021) is an Assistant Professor at Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University (Turkey).

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    Oluwaseun Temitope (Temi) Emoruwa

    Research Interests: Immigrant Health, Colorism, Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities, Social Inequality, and Global Health

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