The Department of Sociology prepares students for a variety of fields by providing them a rigorous understanding of the social forces and institutions that affect human behavior. Students gain skills to think critically and contribute to community-building through academic work. The field of sociology is complex and spans many important social topics relevant to careers requiring an understanding of the intricacies of contemporary life.
It's like having one-on-one tutors in a university setting. more > Amanda Veiga, ’12
UMass Lowell is a really great school to transfer into. If you’re a new student, get involved. Even if it’s just one club, go all out. more > Sophie Hansen, ’12
Study abroad was a powerful experience for me…Every second of the trip was valuable. more > Derek Winslow, ’13
The diversity of students at UMass Lowell prepared me for working with diverse communities in the real world. more > Allegra Williams, ’09
UMass Lowell is an awesome community of brilliant people. more > Colleen Brady, ’02, ’04
Give back. It's an obligation. Find the most satisfying and fitting way for you and start giving back. more > Roger Cressey, ’87
The education I received at UMass Lowell has made a significant difference in my life. more > Steven Tello, ’80, ’02
There was a focus on...developing a community of learners. more > Sarah Ross, ’10, ’11
Lowell, my work and my connections here have made me a better person. more > Bobby Tugbiyele, ’04
This curriculum fits perfectly into my family's needs, both with its affordablity and flexibility. more > Anteah Jones, ’11
Make an effort to venture outside the classroom to mingle with local ordinary citizens. more > Ardeth Thawnghmung
The archaeological digs were great opportunities to learn outside the classroom. more > Dimitrios Booras, ’13
You make your own opportunities. No one handed that to me. more > Renee Elliott, '86
The entire city is a classroom. more > Chad Montrie
I've had amazing art professors who have changed my life. more > Tiffany Noel, '12
UMass Lowell’s drama club, more than any other endeavor, convinced me that I belong in theatre. more > Jack Neary, ’73
I am so proud to call Lowell my home and to contribute to my community. more > Aleksandra Tugbiyele, ’07
Professors here are invested in the students. Those relationships are real, they lead to jobs. more > Ianna Hondros-McCarthy, ’12, ’13
The community of scholars that comprise the Honors Program is a second family. more > Alex Ruthmann
Make sure you familarize yourself with all that UMass Lowell has to offer. more > Ashleigh Hillier
I see students enter our master’s program with the same passions I had to address issues of social injustice. more > Meg Bond
I want to see students progress and grow in their writing. more > Maureen Stanton
I hope that my students remember the importance of giving back. more > Keith Mitchell
My favorite thing about UMass Lowell is the diversity. There’s a great sense of community here. more > Deborah Paul, ’14
I decided to study what I love. Now it’s my career. more > Joe MacFadzen, ’09
I love teaching and I love the students at UMass Lowell. more > Linda Williams
We have a great History Department. I would just like to pack them up and take them all with me. more > Mary-Kathryn Hazel, ’13
My initial focus was to grow as a writer and a professional, but I gained so much more. more > Krystal Quezada, '13
UMass Lowell provides me with the tools and resources to jumpstart my education and my future. more > Rebecca Farnham, ’12
The community psychology program gave me a different perspective, a deeper understanding. more > Danielle Bergeron, ’07
I like that the research I’m doing is making a contribution to society. more > Analissa Iversen, ’12
I wouldn't think of going anywhere else but UMass Lowell. more > Adam Ayan, ’97
For musicians, UMass Lowell is a great place with its programs in sound recording technology, music business and music education. more > Jay Souweine, ’15
Having a professional music program at such a high-level university is exciting. more > David Martins, ’79
Sociology attracts students who want to make a difference in the world. more > Mignon Duffy
Don't let anyone or anything stop you, never give up, but do ask for help, and get involved. more > Janelle Diaz, ’12
To be a successful producer and not simply a technician, you must also be an artist. more > Leandro Quezada
I truly appreciated the flexibility of the R.N. to B.S. program. more > Matt MacDonald, ’06, ’11
UMass Lowell was my first and only choice. more > Shannon Smith, ’08, ’09
I may not know a person, but if I find out they’re from UMass Lowell, we automatically have a connection. more > Adam Norton, ’10
We intend to make the Tsongas a very tough place to get points for opposing teams. more > Norm Bazin, ’94, ’99
The professors go above and beyond to make sure you really understand the material. more > Francisco Urena, ’10
I’m able to do something that actually matters to someone--it's no longer just a grade. more > Raymond Soto, '12
Choosing UMass Lowell, I did not make the decision lightly. I’ll be graduating with no debt and paid for most of school myself. more > Mikhaila Schaefer, ’13
Studying and traveling abroad benefitted my character and my future career. more > Jennifer Castano, ’13
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