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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

  • 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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  • Zack Simoni

    Zack Simoni

    Zack Simoni (PhD 2015) is an Associate Professor of Sociology with the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

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  • Yue Cao

    Yue Cao

    Yue Cao (PhD 2012) is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Science and Research at the Medical University of South Carolina.

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  • Libby Yost

    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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