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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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  • Gabriela Oates

    Gabriela Oates

    Gabriela Oates (PhD 2015) is an Assistant Professor in the UAB Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine.

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  • Libby Yost

    Libby Yost

    Libby Yost (PhD 2012) is Associate Professor of Sociology at Washington College, Director of Public Health Minor, Director of Pre-Health Programs.

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  • Alejandra M. Colón López

    Alejandra M. Colón-López

    Alejandra M. Colón-López (PhD 2022) is a Scientist 1 in the UAB Minority Health and Health Equity Research Center (MHERC). Prior to this appointment, she was a postdoctoral scholar in the Department of Medical Education in the UAB Heersink School of Medicine.

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