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DEGREES
The department houses the three distinct, but interrelated, disciplines
of sociology, anthropology, and justice studies. Students can obtain a
B.A. or B.S. degree from any of these disciplines. Students can also
pursue a minor in any of these fields as well as a minor in American
Indian studies. In general, all of these disciplines provide students
with the tools and perspectives necessary to better understand both
small and large scale cultures, social issues, and complex societal
problems.
Graduates of the department work in a wide range of employment fields
including social services, social policy research agencies, cultural
resource management, law, and the justice system, or pursue advanced
degrees.
Sociology is the study of group life. Sociologists investigate the
structure of groups, organizations, and societies. The goal is to
understand the characteristics, causes, and consequences of human
behavior and social relationships in various kinds of groups and
settings. Because human behavior is diverse, the field of sociology
covers a range of subjects including collective behavior, marriage and
family, stratification, race and ethnic relations, gender, aging, and
religion, as well as others. The sociology program's strengths include
the sociology of the family, applied research, social inequality, and
theories of deviant behavior. In addition, the sociology program
provides students opportunities to gain practical work experience
through the form of internships and service learning.
Anthropology is concerned with the study of human conditions as a part
of the natural world, and of cultural patterns that people have
developed to adapt to that world. While anthropologists have largely
focused on prehistoric and non-western societies and cultures,
increasingly they are applying basic concepts and methods to the study
of modern, complex societies. The strengths of the anthropology program
include historical archaeology and the archaeology and cultural study of
the Plateau.
The department offers a separate degree program for students interested
in Justice Studies. The major is designed as an
interdisciplinary program of study incorporating courses in justice
studies, sociology, psychology, and political science. Courses are
also offered through a cooperative arrangement with Washington State
University. This program provides academic training in
preparation for careers throughout the justice system, including justice
and social policy research, as well as preparing students for
graduate and professional schools. Field experience in the form of
internships is available during the student's junior or senior year.
The strengths of the justice studies program include juvenile
delinquency, applied research, and white collar crime.
The minor in American Indian studies is available through the Department
of Sociology, Anthropology, and Justice Studies. In
cooperation with regional Indian communities and with other academic
departments within the university, the interdisciplinary and
experiential curriculum of the American Indian studies minor provides
students with a background in the culture, history, and
literature of American Indians. It also addresses current American
Indian issues.
Graduate study in anthropology is offered through the department in
areas such as American Indian studies, prehistoric and historical
archaeology, sociocultural anthropology, and physical anthropology. An
applicant to the program must hold a bachelor's degree from an
accredited college or university and must have a minimum 3.00 overall
GPA. An undergraduate major in anthropology is not required. Students
who otherwise meet eligibility requirements but who do not have
sufficient background in anthropology will be required to take
additional undergraduate courses. The number of classes will vary with
the degree of deficiency and the student's demonstrated potential for
advanced academic work. Preparation in statistics is required and
proficiency in one non-English language is strongly recommended.
Students with marginal qualifications may be admitted on a provisional
status or may be advised to complete a year of undergraduate study in
anthropology before being considered for the graduate program. Students
with an overall GPA less than 3.00 but greater than 2.80 will be
considered on a provisional status if their grades in upper-division
classes average 3.00 or better. Students who do not have the required
GPA but who have strong recommendations or acceptable professional
experience will be considered for the graduate program after completing
12 credits of postbaccalaureate study in upper-division or graduate
anthropology courses with A or B grades. Although the department does
not require the Graduate Record Examination, applicants with marginal
qualifications should take it and submit their score with their
application.
The department contains the Laboratory of Anthropology. The laboratory
houses collections and provides a laboratory environment for research,
teaching, and hands-on experience for students. The laboratory also
holds the Archive of Pacific Northwest Anthropology, Archaeological
Survey of Idaho Northern Repository, historical and prehistoric
archaeological collections, and the Asian American Comparative
Collection. The metal cleaning and preservation facilities are among the
largest and most modern in the western states. The laboratory publishes
the University of Idaho anthropological reports.
Questions concerning courses and degree programs should be addressed to
the chair, Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Justice Studies,
Moscow, ID 83844-1110 208-885-6751
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For more
information contact the College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences at
208-885-6426 or class@uidaho.edu.
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