Sociology, Anthropology, and Geography
Professor Nicholas Honerkamp, Acting Head
Any student in good standing with the University may be admitted to the major program. Students may earn either a B.A. degree or a B.S. degree with concentrations in either sociology or anthropology. In addition to the major programs, students may earn a minor in sociology, anthropology, or geography.
To enhance opportunities for the anthropology major and to provide services to the community, the University established the Institute of Archaeology in 1976. The institute is an instructional and research museum located in Brock Hall that specializes in archaeological investigations of 19th century industrial, domestic, and military sites. Students may use the collections and archives of the institute for academic projects. By enrolling in specified courses, students may also engage in archaeological survey and excavation, the analysis of archaeological data, the conservation of artifacts, and the organization of museum collections.
The department’s Center for Applied Social Research also offers students the opportunity to participate in applied research projects.
Sociology and Anthropology: Anthropology; Sociology (B.A.)
- General Education (see list of approved courses)
- Rhetoric and Composition: Two approved courses in rhetoric and composition (6 hours)
- Mathematics: One approved mathematics course (3 hours)
- Statistics: One approved statistics course; Sociology 250* recommended (3 hours)
- Natural Sciences: Two approved natural science courses, at least one including a laboratory component (7-8 hours)
- Humanities and Fine Arts: Two approved humanities and fine arts courses, other than Anthropology, one from fine arts and one from either (6 hours)
- Cultures and Civilizations: Option A: Western Humanities I and II and Non-Western Cultures and Civilizations other than Anthropology OR Option B: World Civilization I, II, III (9 hours total)
- Behavioral and Social Sciences: Two approved behavioral or social science courses in two different disciplines other than Sociology and Anthropology (6 hours)
- Foreign Language: Through second college year in one foreign language
- Completion of a minor with a minimum 2.0 grade point average.
Major and Related Courses
One approved intensive writing course; English 279 recommended.
Completion of one of following concentrations:
1888 - Anthropology
33 hours including Anthropology 152, 208, 210, 211, 302, 314 and 414; 3 hours of approved anthropology field and laboratory courses; 3 hours of sociology; additional hours of anthropology electives to complete concentration.
1892 - Sociology
- 33 hours including Sociology 151, 312, 313, 314, 414; Anthropology 152 or 208; plus 15 hours of sociology/anthropology electives of which at least 9 hours are in sociology at the 300-400 level. These 15 hours must include at least 3 hours selected from Sociology 305, 307, 345.
- 2.0 average in all anthropology and sociology courses
- Minimum of 39 hours of 300 and 400 level courses.
- Electives to complete 120 hours.
- Additional requirements.
*Also satisfies requirement in the major.
Sociology and Anthropology: Anthropology; Sociology (B.S.)
- General Education (see list of approved courses)
- Rhetoric and Composition: Two approved courses in rhetoric and composition (6 hours)
- Mathematics: One approved mathematics course (3 hours)
- Statistics: One approved statistics course (Sociology 250* recommended) (3 hours)
- Natural Sciences: Two approved natural science courses, at least one including a laboratory component (7-8 hours)
- Humanities and Fine Arts: Two approved humanities and fine arts courses, one from fine arts and one from either (6 hours)
- Cultures and Civilizations: Option A: Western Humanities I and II and Non-Western Cultures and Civilizations other than Anthropology OR Option B: World Civilization I, II, III (9 hours total)
- Behavioral and Social Sciences: Two approved behavioral or social science courses in two different disciplines, other than Sociology and Anthropology (6 hours)
Major and Related Courses
One approved intensive writing course; English 279 recommended.
Completion of one of following concentrations:
2880 - Anthropology
33 hours including Anthropology 152, 208, 210, 211, 302, 314 and 414; 3 hours of approved anthropology field and laboratory courses; 3 hours of sociology; additional hours of anthropology electives to complete concentration.
2892 - Sociology
- 33 hours including Sociology 151, 312, 313, 314, 414; Anthropology 152 or 208; plus 15 hours of sociology/anthropology electives (at least 9 hours at 300-400 level) with 12 of the 15 hours in sociology. These 15 hours must include at least 3 hours selected from Sociology 305, 307, 345.
- 2.0 average in all anthropology and sociology courses
- Minimum of 39 hours of 300 and 400 level courses.
- Electives to complete 120 hours.
- Additional requirements.
*Also satisfies requirement in the major.
SOCIOLOGY, ANTHROPOLOGY, AND GEOGRAPHY MINORS
4660 - Sociology
A student may obtain a minor in sociology by successfully completing Sociology 151 plus 15 other hours in sociology, at least 9 of which are at the 300 or 400 level.
Total: 18 hours.
Minimum 2.0 average in all courses attempted for the minor.
