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Department of Sociology College of Arts and Sciences

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

  • Tomiwa Ayetigbo

    Tomiwa (Wisdom) Ayetigbo

    Tomiwa (Wisdom) Ayetigbo's (MA 2024) research interests are health care access and costs, vulnerable populations, health disparities, immigrant health, and global health.

  • Katie McIntyre

    Katie McIntyre

    Katie McIntyre (PhD 2019) is an Assistant Lecturer in Sociology at Birmingham Southern College.

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    Christine Lindquist

    Christine Lindquist (PhD 1997) is a Research Sociologist at Research Triangle Institute (RTI), working at Research Triangle Park, NC.

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  • Lu Tian

    Lu Tian

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