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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

  • Anthony Campbell

    Anthony Campbell

    Anthony Campbell (PhD 2016) is an assistant professor at Auburn University in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work.

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  • Roman Johnson

    Roman Johnson

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

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  • Andria Cimino

    Andria Cimino

    Andria Cimino (PhD 2026) focused her research on the interacting individual and structural mechanisms that shape the risk of severe heat-related illness (HRI).

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  • Karim Abu-Omar

    Karim Abu-Omar

    Karim Abu-Omar (PhD 2001) is a faculty member at the Institute of Sport Science and Sport (ISS) of Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (Germany).

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