Anthropology / Sociology

Making the strange familiar and the familiar strange

Anthropology/Sociology gives students an opportunity to explore people and the societies in which they live. Graduates find success in graduate programs as well in applied settings such as archaeological research, human services, social welfare, corrections and law enforcement, forestry and natural resources, community health, government agencies, higher education, and nonprofit organizations.

Program Information

The Anthropology/Sociology Department offers students an interdisciplinary program of study leading to a degree with three different emphases or concentrations: Anthropology or Sociology / Social Welfare. Our graduates have found success in a wide variety of professional venues, and we also prepare students who wish to pursue graduate study, research and teaching, or simply enhance their understanding of humans and the societies, cultures and environments in which they live. We’re firmly committed to enhancing the learning and reasoning abilities of students and helping them to view and examine ancient and contemporary societies through the cultural and social prisms that define and shape our disciplines.

Program Highlights

Students receiving a BS or BA degree in Anthropology/Sociology will possess the following:

A solid foundation in the core academic disciplines of anthropology and sociology
A basic understanding of fundamental concepts in anthropology and sociology
A basic understanding of cross-cultural and intracultural perspectives
Ability to examine key issues affecting contemporary societies through the social science lenses of anthropology and sociology
Effective skills in critical thinking and discourse within the disciplines
Effective skills in analytical and reflective writing, and other types of appropriate writing
An ability to function effectively in small group work settings
Basic statistical and literacy skills
General computer literacy

Learning Outcomes

Students receiving a BS or BA degree in Anthropology/Sociology will demonstrate the following:

Communication: Demonstrate a solid understanding of core concepts in anthropology and sociology through effective communication, including scholarly writing and public presentations.
Inquiry: Demonstrate and apply cross-cultural perspectives, rooted in inquiry-based knowledge, in the analysis of social, economic, and political issues.
Critical Thinking: Demonstrate effective skills in critical thinking, analytical and reflective writing, and appropriate discourse within the core disciplines.
Civic Engagement: Identify, analyze, and address real world problems through scholarly and structured civic engagement.
Integrated Learning: Learning involves making connections between one are or concept and another, or from one level to another.

How to get started

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Brilynn Reed
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The Eastern Oregon Social Science Journal is a student contributed journal covering pressing contemporary social science topics. The purpose of the addition of this journal in 2015 was to expand the opportunity for students in Eastern Oregon to publish research papers from a wider range disciplines. As with the EOSSJ has been well received, winning many awards from the American Scholastic Association.

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