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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

  • Jason Wasserman

    Jason Wasserman

    Jason Adam Wasserman, PhD, HEC-C is Professor in the Department of Health Humanities and Bioethics at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, where he also serves as Director of Education and Director of the Master’s Program in Health Humanities and Bioethics and as a clinical ethics consultant for University of Rochester Medical Center. His scholarly work centers on the problems that arise when ethical theories encounter the complicating realities of clinical practice.

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  • Margaret Christine Snead

    Margaret Christine Snead

    Margaret Christine Snead (PhD 2005) is a Health Scientist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the Division of Reproductive Health.

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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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  • Lori Bateman

    Lori Bateman

    Lori Bateman (PhD 2014) is an Associate Professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine and Population Science.

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