Anthropology and Sociology

Consider the cultural and social diversity of human experience.

Anthropology and Sociology (ANSO) and the Anthropology minor offer a multidimensional perspective on self and society. Students choose ANSO to learn about culture and society with a focus on language, diversity, and power. How do human societies create and use culture? In what way has globalization changed lives around the world? How do power relationships define social issues? How do societies differ across space and time?

The program combines social theory and research design coursework along with elective classes. Community-engaged learning provides hands-on experience with local, national, and global contexts. You can also combine ANSO with study abroad for a semester or with language study on campus. 

ANSO majors combine the best of anthropology and sociology to better understand a globalized, multicultural world. The program prepares you for life and work in a global society. Many students pursue graduate study in anthropology, sociology, and in interdisciplinary areas like women’s and ethnic studies. ANSO graduates find work around the world in non-governmental organizations, social services, law, human resources, higher education, and other fields.

Anthropology/Sociology Major (36 credits)

2025-26

Core Requirements (18 Credits):

• ANTH 002: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3 credits)
• ANTH 049: Indigenous Knowledge (3 credits)
• ANTH 080: Political Anthropology (3 Credits)
• SOC 159: Social Research Practicum (3 credits)
• SOC 175: Theories of Inequality (3 credits)
• SOC 199: Senior Seminar on Community Engagement (3 credits)

Disciplinary Anthropology and Sociology Electives (12 Credits).

• Choose four additional electives in Anthropology or Sociology.
• At least 6 must be upper-level credit

 Cognate Electives (6 credits)

• Any 6 credits of related electives from the following disciplines—at least 3 credits must be upper-level.
  • Economics
  • Education
  • English
  • Environmental Science and Policy
  • History
  • Law
  • Law, Politics, and Society
  • Philosophy
  • Politics and International Relations
  • Psychology
  • Religion
  • World Language and Cultures