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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

  • Gabriela Oates

    Gabriela Oates

    Gabriela Oates (PhD 2015) is an Assistant Professor in the UAB Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine.

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  • Soumya J. Niranjan

    Soumya J. Niranjan

    Soumya J. Niranjan (PhD 2018) is an Associate Professor in the UAB Department of Health Services Administration.

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  • Alejandra M. Colón López

    Alejandra M. Colón-López

    Alejandra M. Colón-López (PhD 2022) is a Scientist 1 in the UAB Minority Health and Health Equity Research Center (MHERC). Prior to this appointment, she was a postdoctoral scholar in the Department of Medical Education in the UAB Heersink School of Medicine.

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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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