Department of Sociology and Anthropology

Our faculty are scholarly experts in archaeology, cultural anthropology, economics, education, folklore, psychology, and sociology which represent academic disciplines dedicated to the understanding of human social life, past and present. We share a commitment to global justice, human rights, and sustainable futures. As faculty in historically related social science disciplines, our research and teaching crosscut important themes and social issues related to gender, class, race and ethnicity, exploitation, domination, and the multiple embodiments of power.

Our programs emphasize the understanding and critique of social inequalities that exist around the world. You will explore the interconnectedness of human societies and their environments, the dynamics of human diversity, and how cultural practices are mediated on the global and local levels from prehistory to the present. Our hands-on programs include opportunities for ethnographic research, personal interviews, archaeological survey and excavation, laboratory characterization, archival research, media analysis, and quantitative data analysis. A unique area of specialization allows you to deepen your understanding of topics and themes that matter to you.

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