Providing a base of knowledge in two fields, which share a concern for social and cultural conditions of human life.
This program will challenge you to:
- Prepare for the growing number of local and international opportunities in human services, education, business, and government.
- Be informed, involved citizens who are able to work with diverse peoples and careers.
- Concentrate on the study of industrial societies in Sociology
- Focus on cultural diversity in Anthropology
Peaks this program fulfills
- Social Sciences & History
Courses and Requirements
View this degree in the course catalogMajor Requirements
32 credits
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ATH-101 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 credits |
| ATH-305 | Culture Change and the World System | 3 credits |
| ATH-404 | Theories in Anthropology | 3 credits |
| or | ||
| SOC-480 | Sociological Theories | 3 credits |
| SOC-100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 credits |
| SOC-349 | Social Stratification | 3 credits |
| ATHSOC-290 | Seminar in Social Research | 3 credits |
| ATHSOC-490 | Anthropology/Sociology Senior Seminar | 2 credits |
| ATH/SOC ELEC- | Anthropology or Sociology Electives | 12 credits |
Students selecting a major in Anthropology/Sociology are strongly encouraged to learn a modern foreign language, study abroad, complete an internship, complete departmental honors (for those who qualify, see below), or otherwise enhance their educational experience.
Those who plan to continue in graduate school are advised to take a course in statistics. Anthropology/Sociology majors who wish to teach must consult with a member of the Education Department.
Departmental Honors: Honors theses allow exceptional majors the opportunity to apply the methods and theories they have learned to a rigorous, extended, and in-depth original fieldwork project of their own design and execution. Anthropology/Sociology majors with a 3.5 minimum GPA may submit a proposal as juniors, engage in independent research and fieldwork, and write a substantial paper which will be presented to the department or campus community. See department for guidelines and application. Honors students will enroll in HON-499 Departmental Honors - Anthropology/Sociology.
Peaks this program fulfills
- Social Sciences & History
Courses and Requirements
View this degree in the course catalogMinor Requirements
15 credits
Of the 15 credits required, students must earn a minimum of 6 credits from anthropology courses and 6 credits from sociology courses. Courses with an ATHSOC prefix can be applied toward either of these minimum requirements.Complete the following courses:
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ATH-101 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 credits |
| or | ||
| SOC-100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 credits |
| ATH/SOC- | Courses Approved by Anthropology Sociology Department and major advisor | 12 credits |
