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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

  • David R. Buys

    David R. Buys

    David R. Buys (PhD 2011) is a state health specialist and Associate Professor at Mississippi State University

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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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  • Jay A. Irwin

    Jay A. Irwin

    Jay Irwin (PhD 2009) is an Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

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  • Serra Sevde Hatipoğlu

    Serra Sevde Hatipoğlu

    Serra Sevde Hatipoğlu (PhD 2021) is an Assistant Professor at Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University (Turkey).

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  • UAB’s online sociology master’s program trains students to put theory into practice
    A focus on applying sociology to practical work projects, cutting-edge data analysis and supportive faculty make this one of the nation’s top online graduate programs in the field. In this article, faculty explain what sets it apart and two UAB employees/alumni share how they are using its lessons in their work.  
  • How much grandparenting is too much grandparenting? Study explores effects of grandparenting on health
    Findings from a new UAB study show greater levels of grandparenting intensity are not associated with greater physical activity. 
  • Twenty CAS faculty members receive promotions
    The College of Arts and Sciences is proud to announce that 20 faculty members across ten departments have been awarded promotions (including one faculty member who also was awarded tenure).
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