
UMass Lowell's Department of Sociology prepares students for careers in a variety of fields by providing a rigorous understanding of the social forces and institutions that affect human behavior.
Meet Our Students and Alumni

Rafaela Gonzalez wants to care for people as individuals and in communities, so she's majoring in sociology and minoring in psychology. She's also started her own business.

Ben Jeter’s experiences at UMass Lowell, including participating in the professional co-op program and his job as a resident advisor, turned him into a student leader.

Michelle Garcia, a rising spoken word poet, is also learning how to write poetry for the page.

Kimani Brown is doing research on racial equity and inclusion with a professor.

A work-study job with the Center for Lowell History is preparing Lilian Whitehead for a future museum career.