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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

  • Clifford Ross

    Clifford Ross

    Clifford Ross (PhD) is a postdoctoral fellow at Vanderbilt University.

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  • Philip Alan Gibson

    Philip Alan Gibson

    Philip Alan Gibson (PhD 2015) is a Senior Analytics Consultant at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.

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  • Jason Wasserman

    Jason Wasserman

    Jason Adam Wasserman (PhD 2007) is a Professor of Foundational Medical Studies at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine.

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  • Shane Burns

    Shane Burns

    Shane Burns (PhD 2021) is a Postdoctoral Scholar at the University of Southern California (USC) Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.

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