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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

  • Haley Medved Kendrick

    Haley Medved Kendrick

    Haley Medved Kendrick (PhD 2018) is Start-up community way-finder and supporter at gener8tor.

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  • Beverly R. Williams

    Beverly R. Williams

    Beverly R. Williams (PhD 2002) is an Associate Professor in the Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics and Palliative Care in the UAB Heersink School of Medicine.

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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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  • 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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