Sociology-Anthropology Major
Gain experience with social science methods and perspectives that broaden your understanding of culture and society.
The department offers an undergraduate major degree in sociology-anthropology with a choice of three concentrations. Within each concentration, learn valuable knowledge and develop vital problem-solving, critical-thinking, interpretive and analytical skills. Each concentration has a specialized and distinct curriculum.
Sociology Concentration
Become a critical consumer of information related to social interaction and an insightful social observer. Prepare for graduate study or for positions in business, social services, government or politics, journalism, mass media, nonprofits and community organizations. View in the Undergraduate Catalog.
Anthropology Concentration
Increase your understanding of human biological and cultural variety through time and space. Prepare for graduate study or to pursue career paths in contract archaeology, cultural resource management, in addition to positions in business, social services, government or politics, journalism, mass media, nonprofits and community organizations. View in the Undergraduate Catalog.
Criminal Justice Concentration
Engage in the scientific study of crime and criminality, other forms of social deviance and official responses to crime by law enforcement, the criminal courts and the corrections system. Prepare for graduate study or to pursue a career in law enforcement, crime measurement and analysis, mediation and conflict resolution, victim assistance, and homeland or corporate security, among others. View in the Undergraduate Catalog.
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Internship Opportunities
Interested in an internship in sociology, anthropology, or criminal justice? Contact the internship coordinator in each program.
- Anthropology
Bob Wall (rdwall AT_TOWSON) - Criminal Justice
Laura Hahn (lhahn AT_TOWSON) - Sociology
Steven Erik Hartmark (shartmark AT_TOWSON)
Study Abroad
In recent years, students have participated in classes in locations other than the United States, including the United Kingdom, Korea, Kenya and Mexico.
Learn more about study abroad opportunities.