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Sociology and Anthropology

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With a degree from our program, you can go anywhere and do anything.
Here's how we prepare you for success.

  • Gain Valuable Skills

    You'll leave our program with all the skills employers look for. You'll learn to think critically, solve problems, collaborate, and write.

  • Understand the Value of Diversity

    We prepare you to work in a global society. Sociology and Anthropology view the world's issues through a cross-cultural lens. This helps you see and appreciate perspectives from all kinds of people.

  • Participate in Experiential Learning

    Our internship and civic engagement opportunities connect your classroom experience to the real world. You'll work on important projects that make a major impact.

  • Focus on You

    Our small and diverse classes give you lots of individualized attention and let you concentrate on your passions.

Why Study Sociology and Anthropology at Illinois State?

Bryan Yelk

Alumni Spotlight

Bryan J. Yelk shares his gratitude for his time spent at ISU, as he would not be where he is today without the Department of Sociology and Anthropology!

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News and Events

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Aaron Pitluck smiling in a blue sweater next to Sandeep Jagani smiling in a grey suit.
Dr. Aaron Pitluck, professor of sociology in the College of Arts and Sciences, and Dr. Sandeep Jagani, associate professor of operations management in the College of Business, have been named as the inaugural Adaptive Edge Institute Fellows to conduct projects in the spring 2026 semester. 

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