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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

  • Monir Hossain

    Monir Hossain

    PhD, Medical Sociology

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  • Kirsten Ostergren Clark

    Kirsten Ostergren Clark

    Kirsten Ostergren Clark (PhD 2021) is an assistant professor of Sociology and Social Work at Wilberforce University in Ohio.

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  • Godfrey Fuji Noe

    Godfrey Fuji Noe

    Godfrey Fuji Noe (PhD 2002) is Director of the Office of Institutional Research and Planning at Georgia Perimeter College in Decatur, Georgia.

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  • Jason Wasserman

    Jason Wasserman

    Jason Adam Wasserman (PhD 2007) is an Associate Professor of biomedical science at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine.

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