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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

  • Karim Abu-Omar

    Karim Abu-Omar

    Karim Abu-Omar (PhD 2001) is a faculty member at the Institute of Sport Science and Sport (ISS) of Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (Germany).

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  • Clifford Ross

    Clifford Ross

    Clifford Ross (PhD) is a postdoctoral fellow at Vanderbilt University.

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  • Deborah Ejem

    Deborah Ejem

    Deborah Ejem (PhD 2014) is an Assistant Professor of Nursing at the UAB School of Nursing.

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    Christine Lindquist

    Christine Lindquist (PhD 1997) is a Research Sociologist at Research Triangle Institute (RTI), working at Research Triangle Park, NC.

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