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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

  • Yue Cao

    Yue Cao

    Yue Cao (PhD 2012) is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Science and Research at the Medical University of South Carolina.

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  • Shane Burns

    Shane Burns

    Shane Burns (PhD 2021) is a Postdoctoral Scholar at the University of Southern California (USC) Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.

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  • 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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  • Akilah Dulin Keita

    Akilah Dulin Keita

    Akilah Dulin Keita (PhD 2007) is an Associate Professor of Behavioral and Social Sciences in the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences in the Brown University School of Public Health.

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