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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

  • Godfrey Fuji Noe

    Godfrey Fuji Noe

    Godfrey Fuji Noe (PhD 2002) is Director of the Office of Institutional Research and Planning at Georgia Perimeter College in Decatur, Georgia.

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  • Joshua Lewis

    Joshua Lewis

    Joshua Lewis (PhD 2025) is a Postdoctoral Fellow in Aging at the University of Maryland.

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  • Anthony Campbell

    Anthony Campbell

    Anthony Campbell (PhD 2016) is an assistant professor at Auburn University in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work.

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  • Fabrice Julien

    Fabrice Julien

    Fabrice Julien (PhD 2020) is an Assistant Professor of Health and Wellness, and a Medical Sociologist.

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