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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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  • Tomiwa Ayetigbo

    Tomiwa (Wisdom) Ayetigbo

    Tomiwa (Wisdom) Ayetigbo's (MA 2024) research interests are Obesity, Social Determinants of Health, and Gene–Environment Interactions.

  • Beverly R. Williams

    Beverly R. Williams

    Beverly R. Williams (PhD 2002) is an Associate Professor in the Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics and Palliative Care in the UAB Heersink School of Medicine.

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  • Lori Bateman

    Lori Bateman

    Lori Bateman (PhD 2014) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Preventive Medicine.

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