The Anthropology/Sociology Department seeks to provide an enriching learning experience for students interested in focusing their studies on socio-cultural components of human behavior. Anthropology and sociology share an interest in studying social and cultural behavior, community development, social organizations, diverse groups of people, cross-cultural comparisons, and the interactions of all these categories. The major seeks to acquaint students with the fundamentals of both anthropology and sociology, highlighting the similarities of the fields in their first two years of study. The ultimate goal is that the student leaves with a broad understanding of both fields, and a more specialized understanding of specific issues pertinent to either anthropology or sociology.
Students who major in anthropology and sociology have many options open to them in terms of careers and further education. An undergraduate degree in anthropology and sociology can prepare a student for work in community outreach, social services, the non-profit sector, education, and the for-profit sectors of business. Students will also have the foundation to continue their education in a range of professions including but not limited to: anthropology, sociology, law, medicine, and public policy.
Degree Requirements
Majors pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Sociology must satisfy the University Core Curriculum requirements including the mathematics requirement (Basic Statistics is advised); the College speech requirement, COMM 210; the courses listed below; and a sufficient number of electives to total 120 credits.
Foundation Courses
The seven courses listed below are required of all majors:
SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology
ANTH 100 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
SOC 260 The Sociological Imagination
ANTH 260 The Anthropological Lens
SOC 300 Social Theory
SOC 454 Research Methods
ANTH 460 or SOC 460 Senior Seminar
Elective Requirements
Five additional Anthropology and Sociology courses, which must be a 2:3 combination of courses from both disciplines, must be taken to satisfy the elective requirements for the major. Three of the courses must be at the 300-level or above.
ANTH 100 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology
ANTH 260 Anthropological Lens
or
SOC 260 Sociological Imagination
and
Any three additional Anthropology / Sociology courses which must be a combination of courses from both diciplines with two courses at the 300 level or above