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Achieve your goals happen in our Relationships & Sociology program. Our students tackle all aspects of anthropology, archaeology, criminology and deviance, demography, education, family, gender, health, politics and development, race and ethnicity, and social stratification through community experience and education.
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Topics of study:
Anthropology
Clinical and Counseling Sociology
Medical Sociology
Sociology of Childhood
Social Stratification
Race/Ethnicity
Gender
Sexualities
Social Research Methods
Social Theory
Social Statistics
Qualitative Research Methods
Demography
Popular Culture
Social Psychology
Religion
Criminology & Deviance
Global Sociology
Marriage and Family
Sports
The Relationships & Sociology program equips students with the knowledge, skill-set, training and experience necessary to apply social theory and research methods to real-world settings and problems.
From internships, independent studies and community-service learning, to one-on-one mentorship, collaborative research and professional development, students are provided with exceptional, practical learning experiences that broaden and enhance the scope of their future opportunities and successes.
a broad background in anthropological theory and methodology, i.e., how to study and analyze human societies, past and present, using systematic methods including fieldwork, laboratory research and textual analysis;
tools for creative thought, cogent argumentation and clear, persuasive writing;
an understanding of contemporary human experience in a broad evolutionary and historical context;
preparation for interacting in a world which increasingly requires successful engagement with people from diverse cultural traditions;
the ability to engage in critical social analysis and identify ways of addressing critical problems in the world today;
preparation for careers in academia as well as the many governmental and non-governmental organizations in which these skills and knowledge are needed.
STUDENTS MAY PICK A SPECIFIC CONCENTRATION THAT CATERS TO THEIR CAREER GOALS.
RELATIONSHIPS & SOCIOLOGY
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MAJOR
Undergraduate students in any degree program are able to participate in undergraduate research. Several options exist to show mentored undergraduate research activity on a student’s official transcript. Those who wish to enroll in an undergraduate research course/unit should consult with their academic advisor to understand how the credit will apply towards the degree requirements. If no credit is needed, students may be eligible to enroll in the 0-credit IDS 4914 course/unit. This course /unit will not impact degree credits or GPA but will show on an official transcript and document the experience. The Office of Undergraduate Research is able to assist with further inquiries.
IDS 4914
Credit(s): 0-4
Learning objectives determined by faculty and aligned with students career aspirations and/or academic program. May be repeated a maximum of four times. This course is open to all majors.
Course Attribute(s):
UGR - Undergraduate Research
Restriction(s):
Senior Standing
Junior Standing
Other Information: Coursework in the major. Students may take this course for 0-4 credit hours.
Students are encouraged to seek out internships that complement their specific academic or career interests in anthropology, as well as secure their own faculty supervisors. Internships that are arranged through the Department of Anthropology will require an application, and will be awarded on the basis of merit and relevant experience. All internships for credit must be approved by the Undergraduate Advisor for the Department of Anthropology.