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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

  • Joshua Lewis

    Joshua Lewis

    Joshua Lewis (PhD 2025) is a Postdoctoral Fellow in Aging at the University of Maryland.

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  • Oluwaseun Temitope Emoruwa

    Oluwaseun Temitope (Temi) Emoruwa

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

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  • Anthony Campbell

    Anthony Campbell

    Anthony Campbell (PhD 2016) is an assistant professor at Auburn University in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work.

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  • Barbara Hansen

    Barbara Hansen

    Barbara Hansen (PhD 2017) is Scientist 1 at the Minority Health and Health Equity Research Center in the Division of Preventive Medicine at UAB.

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