Sociology and Anthropology Programs

Sociology and Anthropology Major

The interdisciplinary Sociology/Anthropology major focuses on social and cultural aspects of humanity. Majors use a variety of quantitative and qualitative methods to explore from both a macro societal perspective and the micro personal level the causes and consequences of human actions and how those actions shape societal institutions and societal change. They explore societies locally and globally, and through time, so they can better understand both social diversity and social change. By critically exploring contemporary social issues, they learn the roots of those issues, but also how individual, group, and institutional actions can respond to today’s challenges.

Students should be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of the core content of sociology and anthropology
Use sociological and anthropological theory to understand the relationship between larger social forces and individual experiences.
Analyze the complex problems via sociological and anthropological insights.
Use research methods to suggest means to better comprehend the world and find solutions to complex social issues.

Sociology and Anthropology Concentration

The Sociology and Anthropology concentration develops the study of the ways people live, interact, and shape their societies. The program combines theory with experiential learning, including research, fieldwork, and applied projects, to connect classroom study with meaningful contexts beyond campus. By examining contemporary social problems, students gain insight into the forces driving today’s challenges and the responses of individuals, groups, and institutions. It builds skills applicable to careers in public policy, education, social services, public health, and international development such as skills in research, data analysis, critical thinking, and applying sociocultural knowledge to real-world problems.

Sociology and Anthropology Minor

The Sociology and Anthropology minor introduces students to the study of the ways people live, interact, and shape their societies, while building skills applicable to careers in public policy, education, social services, public health, and international development. The program combines theory with experiential learning, including research, fieldwork, and applied projects, to connect classroom study with meaningful contexts beyond campus. By examining contemporary social problems, students gain insight into the forces driving today’s challenges and the responses of individuals, groups, and institutions. The minor develops career-ready skills in research, data analysis, critical thinking, and applying sociocultural knowledge to real-world problems.

Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Sociology and Anthropology Degree Requirements:

General Education Requirements

University Minor Requirements

Sociology and Anthropology Major Requirements:

Course List
Sociology and Anthropology Major Required Courses:
ANTH 242	Principles of Anthropology	3
or ANTH 243	Honors: The Anthropology of Globalization
SOC 251	Principles of Sociology	3
or SOC 253	Honors Sociology
ANTH 389	Fieldwork in Local Communities	3
SOC 454	Social Theory: The Study of Isms and Phobias	3
SOC 491	Sociology Capstone I	3
Sociology and Anthropology Major Electives:
Students must pick 5 courses from the list below:
ANTH 301	Working for a Sustainable Future	3
ANTH 390	Exploring Culture through Photographs, Maps, and Media	3
SOC 351	Social Problems Social Solutions	3
SOC 352	Sociology of Gender, Illness, and Health	3
SOC 354	Globalization and Childhood	3
SOC 355	Social Determinants of Health	3
SOC 356	Sociology of Family	3
SOC 359	The Sociological Imagination What We See When We Watch T.V.	3
SOC 360	Sociology of Sport	3
SOC 362	Sociology of Innovation and Creativity	3
SOC 370	Crime and Justice	3
SOC 391	Sociology Internship	3
SOC 451	Population and Society	3
SOC 452	Sociology of Work	3
SOC 453	Race and Ethnicity	3
SOC 455	Urban Sociology	3
SOC 497	Directed Study in Sociology	3
SOC ST301	From Asylums to Zoloft: The Sociology of Mental Health	3

A minimum of 30 credit hours is required for the major.

A minimum of 120 credit hours is required for graduation.

Sociology and Anthropology Concentration Requirements:

Course List
Required Courses:
SOAN 242	Principles of Anthropology	3
or SOAN 243	Honors: The Anthropology of Globalization
SOAN 251	Principles of Sociology	3
or SOAN 253	Honors Sociology
SOAN 389	Fieldwork in Local Communities	3
Students must take Two Sociology & Anthropology Courses(SOAN) at the 300/400 Level		6
Student must pick One Sociology& Anthropology Course (SOAN)at the 400 level.		3

A minimum of 18 credit hours is required for the concentration.

Sociology and Anthropology Minor Requirements:

Course List
Student must pick one(1)course from list below:		3
SOAN 242	Principles of Anthropology
or SOAN 243	Honors: The Anthropology of Globalization
or SOAN 251	Principles of Sociology
or SOAN 253	Honors Sociology
Students must pick two(2) SOAN courses at the 300/400 level		6
Students must take one(1) SOAN course at the 400 level		3

A minimum of 12 credit hours is required for the minor.