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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

  • Gabriela Oates

    Gabriela Oates

    Gabriela Oates (PhD 2015) is an Assistant Professor in the UAB Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine.

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  • Lee Anne Flagg

    Lee Anne Flagg

    Lee Anne Flagg (PhD 2015) is an Associate Service Fellow at the Mortality Statistics Branch within the Division of Vital Statistics at the National Center for Health Statistics.

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  • Lonnie Hannon III

    Lonnie Hannon III

    Lonnie Hannon (PhD 2007) is an Associate Professor in the School of Public Health at UAB.

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  • Julie Locher

    Julie Locher

    Julie Locher (PhD 1999) is a professor in the Departments of Medicine and Health Care Organization and Policy at UAB.

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