Anthropology and Sociology BA
Why Anthropology and Sociology?The Anthropology and Sociology Major is an ideal course of study for students interested in:The great diversity and equality of human cultures and societies Understanding how and why differences of culture, race, class, gender, and sexual orientation shape societiesApplying anthropological and sociological approaches to solving social problemsAnalyzing how culture and society shape our lives, often in invisible waysDeveloping career skills in sociocultural analysis, data literacy, research translation, systems thinking, communication and dialogue skills, project design, and moreThe Anthropology and Sociology major focuses on the analysis of society and culture, while promoting social justice and cultural respect.What will I do in the major?Courses in the Anthropology and Sociology major fall into the following areas of study:Foundational concepts in anthropology and sociology: the study of what people have, do, think, and feel within cultures and societiesThe origins and development of human cultures and societiesSocial dynamics of gender, race, class, religion, sexual orientation, inequality, and moreApplying anthropology and sociology to careers and solving social problemsStudents in the Anthropology and Sociology major learn fundamental skills in anthropological and sociological analysis and research and conduct their own research to complete their degrees.What can I do with the degree?The Anthropology and Sociology major offers graduates valuable training for professional or graduate work in several fields:Local, State, and Federal GovernmentsLocal and International Development and Aid OrganizationsConsumer and User Experience (UX) ResearchNonprofit and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)Community AdvocacyPublic HealthSocial Services and CounselingUniversities and Research InstitutionsGraduate School in Anthropology, Sociology, and Related FieldsMore information on careers in sociology is on the American Sociological Association website, on the American Anthropological Association website, and from the Anthropology Career Readiness Network.