Department of Sociology and Anthropology

News and Accomplishments

Edible Insects: New book looks to history, potential of insects as foodDr. Gina Hunter's new book, Edible Insects, delves into the historical role of insects as human food.

Reliving a utopian past as a form of protest: Sociology and Anthropology Research Series, November 12Dr. Daniel Jaster will be sharing his research, Returning home: Midwestern farm protests and re-living bygone utopias as resistance.

Latinx Heritage Month continuesA talk with filmmaker Neyda Martinez and a Latin American music concert highlight events for Latinx Heritage Month.

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She keeps coming back! Starting in Illinois, she went to Mongolia, to Illinois, to Massachusetts, and back to Illinois again.

-Emily Healy,BS'10, MS'14 Sociology

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.