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Sociology and Anthropology

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Sociology and Anthropology

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Department of Sociology and Anthropology recognizes student excellenceEach year the department recognizes its students who attain high levels of academic achievement. Despite the challenges that are common to all and unique to some, human resilience has brought us successfully through another year.
Kelby Cumpston
Homecoming Spotlight: Kelby Cumpston ’13, sociology and economicsSociology alum runs for Bloomington City Council Kelby Cumpston, a sociology alum from 2013 and resident of Bloomington’s west side, recently ran as a Bloomington City Council candidate representing Ward 7 against Mollie Ward.  The driving support behind his campaign and three other joint [...]
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Chef Sean Sherman shares insights on rebirth of Indigenous foodsBefore he joins virtual audiences for events centered on "The (R)evolution of Indigenous Food Systems of North America,” Chef Sean Sherman, founder of the company The Sioux Chef, took part in a Q and A from Illinois State faculty members.

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Alumni Spotlight

Ronald Pikes

"Going to Illinois State University for a master's degree in sociology was one of the best educational decisions I have made in life. The program led to opportunities that helped me flourish as both a teacher's assistant (TA) and a student."

-Ronald Pikes, MA '15

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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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