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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

  • Margaret Christine Snead

    Margaret Christine Snead

    Margaret Christine Snead (PhD 2005) is a Health Scientist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the Division of Reproductive Health.

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  • Oluwaseun Temitope Emoruwa

    Oluwaseun Temitope (Temi) Emoruwa

    Research Interests: Immigrant Health, Colorism, Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities, Social Inequality, and Global Health

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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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  • Sanjeev Acharya

    Sanjeev Acharya

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

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