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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

  • Yue Cao

    Yue Cao

    Yue Cao (PhD 2012) is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Science and Research at the Medical University of South Carolina.

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  • Lynn B. Gerald

    Lynn B. Gerald

    Lynn B. Gerald (PhD, MSPH, 1997) is Canyon Ranch Endowed Chair and Professor in the Department of Health Promotion Sciences, College of Public Health, at the University of Arizona.

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  • Tomiwa Ayetigbo

    Tomiwa (Wisdom) Ayetigbo

    Tomiwa (Wisdom) Ayetigbo's (MA 2024) research interests are Obesity, Social Determinants of Health, and Gene–Environment Interactions.

  • Katie McIntyre

    Katie McIntyre

    Katie McIntyre (PhD 2019) is an Assistant Lecturer in Sociology at Birmingham Southern College.

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