Why Major in Sociology and Anthropology?
Sociology and Anthropology courses provide an overview of the social processes that operate in all groups, organizations, and institutions. Students are exposed to the methods of inquiry, to the special knowledge and insights of sociology and anthropology principles, and to the wide range of contemporary social problems.
Sociology and Anthropology constitutes an important part of the undergraduate education for those pursuing careers in law, health professions, or business, and for engineers and scientists concerned with environmental and ecological problems
Majors in Sociology and Anthropology often find employment in applied research with government agencies, assisting in community development and planning, or using knowledge of social organizations and social processes in a variety of settings within the United States or abroad. Majors are well trained in the social sciences for pursuit of academic or applied research careers.
As currently structured, the major emphasizes coursework in sociology than anthropology. The Division is working to build the major to reflect a truly joint program. In the meantime, students who are primarily interested in anthropology are encouraged to complete the Minor in Anthropology to take advantage of the Division's curricular offerings.