Sociology and Anthropology (Minor)

Sociology is the scientific study of the social dimension of human experience, through the application of scientific principles and procedures in order to better understand social interaction, social groups, institutions, and inequality. Anthropology is the study of the human experience, divided into four main subfields: cultural anthropology, linguistic anthropology, physical anthropology, and archaeology. As the study of contemporary human societies, cultural anthropology attempts to describe, understand, and explain cultural practices in all human communities, including our own.

The Sociology and Anthropology minor provides students with an understanding of human societies, cultures, and social dynamics. In particular, students develop critical thinking and analysis skills, cultural competence through the analysis of cultural differences, an understanding of social structures, institutions, inequalities, an understanding of ethical human subjects research, and how to identify social problems through evidence and develop community-oriented policy solutions. The minor compliments any major that is focused on working with and in communities: Criminal Justice, Social Work, Public Policy, Education, Business, Marketing and Communication, Health Care Administration, Health Sciences, and Psychology. The minor will help graduates find professional success in nonprofit management, social services, the health professions, museums, education, historic and cultural preservation, public policy, business and marketing, international development and diplomacy, criminal justice, and social work.