Sociology and Anthropology
Working toward a Sociology major or minor, you will investigate facets of society, including social institutions such as family, law, work, health and medicine and sport; social issues and inequality such as criminology, social deviance, social inequality, race and ethnicity and gender; and social change such as population and the environment, developing societies, work and globalization or pandemics. The Sociology major trains you to become a social scientist in the core areas of sociological theory, social research methods and statistics and data analysis. The Anthropology minor focuses on two aspects of anthropology: cultural anthropology and archaeology.
Why Sociology and Anthropology at Stetson University?
Stetson's Sociology major offers a strong foundation if you're considering graduate school in sociology or related social science disciplines. It also prepares you for interdisciplinary fields like Gender Studies, Africana Studies, or Media Studies and specialized areas such as Latin American and Latino Studies or Asian Studies. The Anthropology minor, on the other hand, sets you up for master's programs in anthropology, archaeology and forensic science. As a Sociology major, you'll study core research methodology courses—sociological theories, social research methods, statistics, data analysis and senior projects—alongside peers, fostering supportive relationships within your cohort.
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Career Outcomes
A Sociology major or minor can prepare you for careers in social institutions like family dynamics, law, healthcare and sports. It also addresses social issues such as criminology, social inequality, race relations and gender dynamics, along with topics in social change such as population dynamics, environmental challenges, globalization and responses to pandemics.
An Anthropology minor explores human behavior in social contexts and the study of ancient cultures. Sociologists are projected to see a 5% job growth through 2030, while anthropologists are expected to experience a 7% growth, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
As you begin your journey, you will work with some of our distinguished faculty and dedicated professionals who will provide you with personal attention and expert guidance to help you thrive academically and professionally.
- Zenta Auyong, PhD, University of Florida
- Rachel Core, PhD, The John Hopkins University
- Sharmaine Jackson, PhD, University of California, Irvine; JD, Rutgers University
- Ana Servigna, PhD, Syracuse University
- Sven Smith, PhD, University of Florida; JD, Florida State University
Students must complete the General Education Requirements of the College of Arts & Sciences, along with the requirements of their major/minor in Sociology and Anthropology.
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