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OVERVIEW
Sociology and anthropology are the two social sciences that seek to
understand and explain the shared behavior of people in organized groups
or societies. Sociology is largely concerned with the study of western
civilization as a system, particularly as regards a description of
American society and how it operates today. Anthropology is concerned
with the study of humanity as a part of the natural world, and of
culture that developed to cope with that world. Anthropologists have
dealt largely with prehistoric and small-scale societies and cultures in
an effort to arrive at an understanding of universal cultural laws.
Anthropologists are increasingly studying large-scale societies and the
interaction between small- and large-scale cultures in the global
system.
Majors in this department take courses in both fields and are encouraged
to take courses in the other social sciences (economics, cultural
geography, political science, and psychology) and in the humanities
(history, philosophy, and the arts) as well.
The department offers the B.A. and B.S. degrees in anthropology, crime
and justice studies, and sociology. Artifact collections, laboratories,
and other facilities are conveniently available to anthropology majors.
Graduates of the department can consider a wide range of employment
possibilities, about which information can be obtained from the faculty.
The department also offers a Certificate of Completion in Diversity and
Stratification. This interdisciplinary certificate involves the
completion of 12 credits of study focusing on issues of diversity and
stratification and recognizes competency in understanding a broad range
of diversity issues and in applying that understanding in the workplace
and social life.
While intending to embrace the fields of sociology and anthropology in
their entirety, the department has major strengths in particular areas.
Students are encouraged to seek these out in consultation with the
faculty. This is especially important for graduate students wishing to
pursue the M.A. degree, about which more information will be found in
the Graduate Catalog. Questions concerning courses and degree programs
should be addressed to the department chair, Donald Tyler. |
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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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