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The Department of Sociology and Anthropology has fifteen faculty members, with three anthropologist and one licensed social worker. We offer both a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts undergraduate degree, as well as a Master of Science Degree in Applied Sociology.  The Department also offers minors in both sociology and anthropology.

Undergraduates can follow a concentration in general sociology, criminal justice, social services, or community studies.  The courses offered in the undergraduate program expose students to a range of sociological knowledge about the power of culture and social structure in the emergence of self and human behavior. Topics include: marriage and family, mass media, criminal justice, sex roles, race and ethnicity, developing societies, work and religion.. Our courses provide training in the methods and theory of interpersonal behavior, social groups, and social organization.
The Sociology Honors Program is available to exceptional students who desire an in-depth research or investigative experience. In these times of turbulent organizational and personal environments, there are increasing needs for the gathering and interpretation of quality information. Our programs are designed to serve that need.

Surveys of the job market show that employers often seek sociology majors to fill positions in administration, supervision, management, public relations, social services, law enforcement and research. Key factors in this growing success in the job market are communication skills, research skills, administration skills, and data application and classification skills. In addition, interpersonal skills, intellectual abilities, and motivation for advancement, and the awareness and appreciation of cultural diversity give one a competitive edge in the job market. Sociology majors have a unique opportunity to develop these and other skills as part of their studies at Clemson University.