Department of Sociology & Anthropology
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology has thirteen regular faculty members and several lecturers who represent four academic disciplines: sociology, anthropology, criminal justice, and social work. The department teaches over two thousand students per semester in a variety of courses representing these disciplines. 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.
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.