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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?

Alumni Spotlight

From 2020 to 2022 Joshua “JT” Travis served as the Executive Director of the Chicago Black Gay Men’s Caucus securing over $1 million in funding and doubling staff capacity. He started out as an anthropology major at ISU.

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Dr. Kathryn Sampeck awarded British Academy Global Professorship

Dr. Kathryn Sampeck is the first from Illinois State University to receive the nearly $1 million award from the British Academy. She will lead a team recentering the study of chocolate with an Indigenous Mezoamerican perspective.