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Sociology and Anthropology

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Sociology and Anthropology

Prepare to live in a changing world. Prepare to change the world you live in.

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News and Accomplishments

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ISU prepares to launch 2nd annual online Thank-A-Donor Days initiativeThank-A-Donor Days is a Redbird tradition that began in 2017 inviting scholarship recipients to write thank you letters to their donors.
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COVID-19 art exhibit opening reception, September 16The Schroeder Hall Gallery will host the exhibit The Material Culture and Visual Ethnography of the COVID-19 Pandemic for the 2021-2022 school year.
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Protecting headwater streams: Field Day to focus on farmersPractices that protect headwater streams is the focus of an ongoing study lead by Dr. Joan Brehm. A Field Day will invite farmers to be part of that discussion.

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Events

Sep23
A Museum Without Walls: Photo Exhibitions and Civic Spectatorship9/23/21 at 6:00 PMZoom
Nov11
Health, Human and Public Service Career Fair11/11/21 at 12:30 PM

Alumni Spotlight

Kamie Schladenhauffen

"The Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program, along with my concentration in Queer Studies, helped me learn more about the LGBTQ+ community and led me to discovering and embracing that I am non-binary."

-Kamie Schladenhauffen, BS '18, Sociology

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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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