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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

  • Serra Sevde Hatipoğlu

    Serra Sevde Hatipoğlu

    Serra Sevde Hatipoğlu (PhD 2021) is an Assistant Professor at Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University (Turkey).

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    Rosa F. C. Ho

    Rosa F. C. Ho (PhD 2003) is an assistant professor in the Department of Medical Sociology and Social Work at Chung Shan Medical University, located in Taichung, Taiwan.

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  • Sarah B. Rutland

    Sarah B. Rutland

    Sarah B. Rutland (PhD 2019) is a Scientist I, in the Division of Pediatric Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine at UAB.

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  • Lee Anne Flagg

    Lee Anne Flagg

    Lee Anne Flagg (PhD 2015) is an Associate Service Fellow at the Mortality Statistics Branch within the Division of Vital Statistics at the National Center for Health Statistics.

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