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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

  • Julie Locher

    Julie Locher

    Julie Locher (PhD 1999) is a professor in the Departments of Medicine and Health Care Organization and Policy at UAB.

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  • Brie Scrivner

    Brie Scrivner

    Brie Scrivner (PhD 2021) (pronouns: they/them) is a Disability Analyst in the Office of Equity and Human Rights at the City of Portland, Oregon.

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  • Barbara Hansen

    Barbara Hansen

    Barbara Hansen (PhD 2017) is Scientist 1 at the Minority Health and Health Equity Research Center in the Division of Preventive Medicine at UAB.

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  • Henna Budhwani

    Henna Budhwani

    Henna Budhwani, PhD (2012), MPH holds the endowed Michael and Paula Read Phelan Professorship in Obstetrical Nursing in the Florida State University (FSU) College of Nursing, Institute on Digital Health and Innovation (IDHI).

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