Sociology and Anthropology Department
The faculty in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology has a combined interest in culture and society. Because the world in which we live is so diverse and interconnected, our mission is to empower students to examine their own lives and values in the context of many different societies, including our own, to develop understandings of cultural variation.
In teaching about what it means to be human, we offer a variety of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies through which students learn about social interaction and cultural practices. Our students acquire advanced skills of critical thinking, precise writing, and well-informed interaction with diverse communities. These abilities are extraordinarily helpful in a variety of career choices, including business, law, the health professions, and graduate school.
Student Outcomes
Danika Brockman '21
"My SOAN classes taught me about the process of statistical research, the theory surrounding it and the practice of such research."
Krzysztof Jasiewicz Receives the Susanne M. Lotarski Distinguished Achievement Award
The William P. Ames Jr. Professor of Sociology and Anthropology Emeritus was presented the award by the Polish Institute of Arts & Sciences of America.
Marcos Perez Cited for his Book ‘¿Qué tienen los piqueteros en la cabeza?’
The associate professor of sociology received an honorable mention citation for the Premio Iberoamericano Book Award.
Leandro Laperne ’28 Participates in the American Enterprise Institute Summer Honors Program
The rising sophomore completed a week-long program held in Washington, D.C.
