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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

  • Julie Locher

    Julie Locher

    Julie Locher (PhD 1999) is a professor in the Departments of Medicine and Health Care Organization and Policy at UAB.

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  • Lynn B. Gerald

    Lynn B. Gerald

    Lynn B. Gerald (PhD, MSPH, 1997) is Canyon Ranch Endowed Chair and Professor in the Department of Health Promotion Sciences, College of Public Health, at the University of Arizona.

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  • Sanjeev Acharya

    Sanjeev Acharya

    Sanjeev Acharya (PhD 2020) is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at the Arkansas State University.

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  • Joshua Lewis

    Joshua Lewis

    Joshua Lewis (PhD 2025) is a Postdoctoral Fellow in Aging at the University of Maryland.

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