Sociology/Anthropology Department

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Sociology is the scientific study of human society and social life. The discipline studies the social causes and consequences of human behavior. In more practical language, sociology concerns itself with the institutional patterns of social life and social problems. By being aware of the social environment in which humans interact with each other, the study of sociology will develop an awareness of how social forces influence behavior and how humans, through their collective action, respond to social problems, and social change.

The Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology is a good choice if you are interested in working with people in counseling, social or public service, personnel, managerial or administrative positions. Careers in sociology, law, counseling, and ministry are possible with graduate training. Many of our students participate in our intern program where you may choose from existing positions or create one specific to your interests.

Sociology and Anthropology Features

Majors have the opportunity to fashion their individual programs around special interests which build on a core curriculum. For example, concentrations in gerontology, culture and social change, human relations, family and marriage, social problems, and social institutions and organizations are possible.

Minors are offered in anthropology and sociology. For details about the requirements of these programs, contact the sociology and anthropology department.

Anthropology students will emphasize the holistic study of humankind from a cross-cultural perspective. An appreciation of human diversity leads to a greater awareness of the common concerns and interests of people in many different societies. Courses in anthropology provide an exposure to the major areas of cultural anthropology, human paleontology and archaeology.

Sociology and Anthropology Career Opportunities

Because sociology is the scientific study of social relationships, it is ideal preparation for many professions and careers: law, business, government and all its related fields, personnel work, family and marriage counseling, any career in which human interaction is important.

The anthropology minor combines well with almost any major. Students have found it to be valuable in preparation for careers in international business, counseling, government, and research. Cross-cultural interaction is increasingly common, both within our diverse American population and with people abroad. Anthropology is a field designed to make such human interaction easier and more successful.

Programs

• Sociology, B.A.

• Anthropology Minor
• Sociology Minor

Courses

• ANT 105 - Great Discoveries in Archaeology Credits: 3
• ANT 111 - Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3
• ANT 121 - Physical Anthropology Credits: 3
• ANT 150 - Introduction to Archaeology Credits: 3
• ANT 190 - General Education Special Topics Credits: 3
• ANT 211 - Comparative Cultures Credits: 3
• ANT 220 - Anthropology for International Studies Credits: 3
• ANT 305 - Food, Drink and Culture Credits: 3
• ANT 310 - Magic, Science and Religion Credits: 3
• ANT 312 - Comparative Marriage and Family Credits: 3
• ANT 320 - Comparative Gender Roles Credits: 3
• ANT 330 - Mammoth Hunters and Moundbuilders Credits: 3
• ANT 341 - North American Indians Credits: 3
• ANT 350 - Medical Anthropology Credits: 3
• ANT 351 - Peoples and Cultures of Europe Credits: 3
• ANT 360 - Aztec and Maya Archaeology Credits: 3
• ANT 390 - Internship I Credits: 3
• ANT 391 - Internship II Credits: 3
• ANT 392 - Internship III Credits: 3
• ANT 393 - Selected Topics in Anthropology Credits: 1-3
• ANT 394 - Selected Topics in Anthropology Credits: 3
• ANT 399 - Independent Study in Anthropology Credits: 3

• SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology: Society and Diversity Credits: 3
• SOC 190 - General Education Special Topics Credits: 3
• SOC 201 - Sociological Practice Credits: 3
• SOC 220 - Social Inequality Credits: 3
• SOC 243 - Race in America Credits: 3
• SOC 244 - Criminology Credits: 3
• SOC 245 - Juvenile Delinquency Credits: 3
• SOC 248 - Sociology of Religion Credits: 3
• SOC 257 - American Families (Effective Spring 2020: Family in Modern Society) Credits: 3
• SOC 258 - Women’s Roles and Status Credits: 3
• SOC 265 - Global Society Credits: 3
• SOC 275 - Sociology of Sport and Leisure Credits: 3
• SOC 310 - Leading in Society Credits: 3
• SOC 320 - Sociology of Disability Credits: 3
• SOC 331 - Internship I Credits: 3
• SOC 332 - Internship II Credits: 3
• SOC 335 - Internship III Credits: 6
• SOC 344 - Sociology of Death Credits: 3
• SOC 345 - Deviance and Social Control Credits: 3
• SOC 346 - City and Community Credits: 3
• SOC 354 - Social Movements and Social Change Credits: 3
• SOC 359 - Selected Topics in Sociology Credits: 3
• SOC 363 - Population Problems Credits: 3
• SOC 365 - Elites in Society Credits: 3
• SOC 369 - Medical Sociology Credits: 3
• SOC 370 - Sociology of the Arts Credits: 3
• SOC 371 - Social Dynamics of Aging Credits: 3
• SOC 375 - Sociology of Media & Culture Credits: 3
• SOC 380 - Classical Social Theory Credits: 3
• SOC 385 - Introduction to Social Research Credits: 3
• SOC 386 - Data Collection and Analysis Credits: 3
• SOC 391 - Violence: A Sociological Perspective Credits: 3
• SOC 398 - Independent Study in Sociology I Credits: 3
• SOC 399 - Independent Study in Sociology II Credits: 3
• SOC 415 - Senior Seminar Credits: 3
• SOC 421 - Impact of International Migration Credits: 3
• SOC 435 - Gender, Organizations, and Leadership Credits: 3
• SOC 440 - Global Leadership for Global Society Credits: 3
• SOC 445 - Sexuality and Sexual Orientation: A Social Approach Credits: 3
• SOC 486 - Qualitative Social Research Credits: 3
• SOC 490 - Selected Topics in Sociology Credits: 1-3

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