2010 Major: Sociology; certificate in Children & Contemporary Society
"Studying sociology gave me a language and framework(s) for exploring questions about how we engage with the world around us through our individual interactions and behaviors, as well as in various roles within organizations, systems, and broader structures. Since graduating, I have worked as an educator, licensed clinician, and researcher to leverage relational, programmatic, and systemic approaches that promote equitable outcomes--primarily with folks interacting with mental health, criminal legal, child welfare, and/or educational institutions. This work would not be possible without the strong foundation set by Duke Sociology."
"Take your coursework seriously, and seek out experiential opportunities that will enable you to make connections between the theoretical concepts and ideas you discuss, the analytical skills you are developing, and the dynamic social world around you. Your professors, department leaders, as well as specialized advisors in the Academic Advising Center and Career Center--among many other people across offices and departments at Duke--can help you discover the types of of applied experiences that can really deepen and expand your learning. Their support is part of what comes with attending Duke, so you can feel authorized to contact them :) "
Department of Sociology