(Bachelor of Arts Degree)
(Concentrations in Archaeology, Criminology, Cultural Anthropology, Gender, Teacher Education)
Anthropology and sociology are closely related sciences which seek to understand the human world. Traditionally, anthropology has studied human biology and language, as well as culture, with an emphasis on pre-industrial societies. Sociology has concentrated on social institutions and social behavior, with an emphasis on contemporary industrial nations. Together they provide a broad, holistic understanding of the nature of human beings, human culture, and human social organization.
A major in sociology and anthropology is designed to meet the needs of those who are interested in pursuing social service, business, government, education, or academic careers in which knowledge of social processes is necessary.
Students considering public school teaching as a career should refer to the programs in education, listed alphabetically in this section of the catalog.
Total credit hours required for degree: 120
Learning Objectives
Students will be able to:
- demonstrate knowledge of the core concepts of sociology and anthropology.
- demonstrate knowledge of the methods of sociological and anthropological research methods.
- demonstrate knowledge of the major theoretical perspectives in sociology and anthropology.
- demonstrate knowledge of diversity within and between societies across geographic regions.
- demonstrate knowledge of careers in sociology and anthropology.
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