Our program offers a unique educational experience because our department combines the distinct yet overlapping disciplines of sociology and anthropology. The major in anthropology is a new program designed to introduce you to the fields of social and cultural anthropology.
Sociocultural anthropology provides a framework for the study of human social and cultural activity.
The major will allow you to understand the different cultures within contemporary global structures and to appreciate the dynamics of social and cultural change. It addresses issues of multiculturalism and globalization and how the impact on daily experience. In addition to teaching the specific research skills that are needed for a professional career in anthropology, the major provides an opportunity to expand your horizons and challenges you to engage in creative, critical thinking. These skills are precisely what many employers are expecting to find in job applicants. The Learning Approach As you progress through the program, you will be exposed to a variety of learning experiences.