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Sociology and Anthropology

Luis M. Falcon, PhD, Associate Professor and Chair

Matthews Distinguished University Professors Debra R. Kaufman, PhD Elliott A. Krause, PhD Brudnick Professor Jack Levin, PhD Russell B. and Andrée B. Stearns Trustee Professor of Political Economy Barry Bluestone, PhD Professors Arnold Arluke, PhD Winifred Breines, PhD Michael E. Brown, PhD Alan M. Klein, PhD Thomas H. Koenig, PhD Thomas M. Shapiro, PhD

Associate Professors Daniel R. Faber, PhD Wilfred E. Holton, PhD T. Anthony Jones, PhD Maureen Kelleher, PhD Judith Perrolle, PhD Assistant Professors Matthew O.Hunt, PhD Carmen Martinez Novo, PhD Katherin Zippel, PhD Professors Emeriti Carol A. Owen, PhD Morton Rubin, PhD Earl Rubington, PhD

Sociology and anthropology provide the critical perspective needed for studying the social arrangements in which people live, in particular for understanding how societies function, for studying the conditions under which people change society, and for describing the modes and conditions of cooperation that make social life possible.

Courses in the program examine such areas as gender, race, class, cities, conflict, law and crime, multiculturalism and intercultural relations, technology and the environment, education, media, and the comparative interdisciplinary analyses of societies. Many courses are directly relevant to majors in other fields, including economics, political science, philosophy, literature, criminal justice, and business.

A major in sociology or anthropology helps prepare students for careers in public or private service, including such fields as law, teaching, social work, administration or management, and research.

See sociology course descriptions and anthropology course descriptions for more information.

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Curriculum

SOC 100, Intro to Sociology; SOA 1100, Peoples and Cultures; SOC 1320, Introduction to Statistical Analysis; SOC 1321, SOC 1322, Research Methods 1 and 2; SOC 1300, Classical Social Thought; SOC 1301, Current Social Thought; SOC 1310, Class, Power, and Social Change; two intermediate courses (1100 or 1200 level) in sociology; two advanced courses (1300, 1400, or 1500 level) in sociology; and one anthropology course beyond SOA 1100. Six electives in the social sciences other than sociology/anthropology.

In addition, complete the arts and sciences core curriculum and the experiential education requirement.

Bachelor of Science in Sociology Curriculum

SOC 1100, Introduction to Sociology; SOA 1100, Peoples and Cultures; SOC 1320, Introduction to Statistical Analysis; SOC 1321, SOC 1322, Research Methods 1 and 2; SOC 1300, Classical Social Thought; SOC 1301, Current Social Thought; SOC 1310, Class, Power, and Social Change; two intermediate courses (1100 or 1200 level) in sociology; two advanced courses (1300, 1400, or 1500 level) in sociology; and one anthropology course beyond SOA 1100. Six electives in the social sciences other than sociology/anthropology. Six additional electives.

In addition, complete the arts and sciences core curriculum and the experiential education requirement.

Minor in Sociology Curriculum

SOC 1100, Introduction to Sociology; any two courses from among the following: SOC 1321, Research Methods 1; SOC 1322, Research Methods 2; SOC 1300, Classical Social Thought; SOC 1301, Current Social Thought; any three-course specialization in sociology arranged between the student and adviser; and one additional 1300-, 1400-, or 1500-level course in sociology.

Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology Curriculum

SOA 1100, Peoples and Cultures; SOA 1104, Cultures of the World; SOC 1100, Introduction to Sociology; and at least three of the following: SOA 1335, Language and Communication; SOA 1125, Introduction to Archaeology; SOA 1155, Individual and Culture; SOA 1301, Human Origins; SOA 1160, Sex, Sex Roles, and Family; SOA 1425, Cultural Survival; SOA 1146, Rural Workers in the Third World; SOA 1310, Global Markets and Local Cultures; SOA 1470, Myth and Religion; at least six additional anthropology courses; and one sociology elective beyond SOC 1100. Six electives in the social sciences other than sociology/anthropology.

In addition, complete the arts and sciences core curriculum and the experiential education requirement.

Bachelor of Science in Anthropology Curriculum

SOA 1100, Peoples and Cultures; SOA 1104, Cultures of the World; SOC 1100, Introduction to Sociology; and at least three of the following: SOA 1335, Language and Communication; SOA 1125, Introduction to Archaeology; SOA 1155, Individual and Culture; SOA 1301, Human Origins; SOA 1160, Sex, Sex Roles, and Family; SOA 1310, Global Markets and Local Cultures; SOA 1425, Cultural Survival; SOA 1146, Rural Workers in the Third World; SOA 1470, Myth and Religion; at least six additional anthropology courses; and one sociology elective beyond SOC 1100. Six electives in the social sciences other than sociology/anthropology. Four additional electives.

In addition, complete the arts and sciences core curriculum and the experiential education requirement.

Minor in Anthropology Curriculum

SOA 1100, Peoples and Cultures; SOA 1104, Cultures of the World; SOA 1335, Language and Communication; SOA 1155, Individual and Culture; SOA 1160, Sex, Sex Roles, and Family; and any two-course specialization in anthropology arranged between the student and adviser.

In addition, complete the arts and sciences core curriculum and the experiential education requirement.

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