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Sociology and Anthropology

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Sociology and Anthropology

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News and Accomplishments

The Weibring Golf Club at Illinois State University has achieved designation as a certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary.
Golf outing to benefit student assistance fundThe College of Arts and Sciences will hold its second annual golf outing to benefit the Wilson Family Assistance Fund on Friday, June 10, at Weibring Golf Club. All students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of the College are welcome to participate.
Photo of Dr. Eric Peterson standing on the left of Dr. Joan Brehm in a classroom.
‘Thirsty Society’: Interdisciplinary course delves into the study of waterThe Center for a Sustainable Water Future was created in 2018 to fulfill three main goals: research and scholarship, civic engagement and outreach, and curriculum. Through the introduction of a new, co-taught class, the center is satisfying its curriculum goal and offering a holistic view of [...]
Greg Caffey ’99, left, Rodney Caffey ’92, middle, and Dr. Brandon Caffey ’96, ’00, M.S. ’02, Ed.D. ’19
Redbird Legacy: The Caffey brothers establish memorial scholarshipThere was never a doubt in the Caffey brothers’ minds. After high school, they would go to college.

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Events

Nov10
Health, Human and Public Services Career Fair11/10/22 at 11:00 AMBone Student Center

Alumni Spotlight

Tyler Flockhart

With help from sociology faculty, Tyler went from first generation college student to PhD!

-Tyler Flockhart, MS ’13 Sociology

Read more about Tyler

 

Beyond Illinois State

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.

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