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Department of Sociology College of Arts and Sciences

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

  • Zachary McCann

    Zachary McCann

    Zachary McCann (PhD 2021) is a Postdoctoral Fellow in Environmental Health in the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University.

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  • Alejandra M. Colón López

    Alejandra M. Colón López

    Alejandra M. Colón López (PhD 2022) is a postdoctoral scholar in the Department of Medical Education at UAB Heersink School of Medicine.

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  • Roman Johnson

    Roman Johnson

    Roman Johnson (PhD 2020) is a research scientist at Harvard Medical School.

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  • Jay A. Irwin

    Jay A. Irwin

    Jay Irwin (PhD 2009) is an Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

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