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
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Mercedes Tarasovich
Mercedes Tarasovich (PhD 2024) focused her research on barriers to mental health care for people who have survived suicide attempts.
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Libby Yost
Libby Yost (PhD 2012) is Associate Professor of Sociology at Washington College, Director of Public Health Minor, Director of Pre-Health Programs.
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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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Stephanie Kirkland
Stephanie Kirkland (PhD 2022) is an Instructional Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University.
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