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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

  • Clifford Ross

    Clifford Ross

    Clifford Ross (PhD) is a postdoctoral fellow at Vanderbilt University.

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  • Sanjeev Acharya

    Sanjeev Acharya

    Sanjeev Acharya (PhD 2020) is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at the Arkansas State University.

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  • Kirsten Ostergren Clark

    Kirsten Ostergren Clark

    Kirsten Ostergren Clark (PhD 2021) is an assistant professor of Sociology and Social Work at Wilberforce University in Ohio.

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  • 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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Latest News

  • Seventeen CAS faculty members receive promotions
    Seventeen CAS faculty members receive promotions
    The College of Arts and Sciences is proud to announce that 17 faculty members across 12 departments have been awarded promotions (including four faculty members who also were awarded tenure). The College of Arts and Sciences is proud to announce that 17 faculty members across 12 departments have been awarded promotions (including four faculty members who also were awarded tenure).
  • 12 honored with 2026 President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
    12 honored with 2026 President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
    The 2026 honorees for the President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching represent each school, the College of Arts and Sciences, the Honors College, and the Graduate School. Hear what their students and colleagues have to say in this story.
  • Inside the Inaugural ‘Mike’ Wilson Lecture
    Inside the Inaugural ‘Mike’ Wilson Lecture
    As the second annual ‘Mike’ Wilson Lecture approaches on October 23, 2026, CAS News looks back at the inaugural event in the series. Hosted each fall by the Department of Sociology, the lecture is made possible through a generous gift from its namesake.
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