Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

Have you ever wondered why some people succeed, while others seem destined to fail? Why women and men may view the same issues so differently? Why the United States is so violent? How social and environmental problems in other societies affect us? If you find these questions intriguing, then sociology or anthropology may be the right field of study for you. The Department of Sociology and Anthropology invites you to learn about the social world around you, from Stetson and DeLand to the farthest corners of the globe. In the process, we will challenge you to question the obvious and customary, to ponder provocative questions, to investigate social problems, and to learn how you can help make our world a better place.The department provides opportunities for you to use familiar social settings as resources for investigating social phenomena. Topics for research, discussion, and intellectual inquiry are as varied as social life. Sociology and anthropology students benefit from small classes, close faculty-student mentorship, a challenging curriculum, and a variety of teaching approaches, including seminars, experiential and collaborative learning, community-based research, and internships. We offer courses to improve basic skills that are keys to success in any career. These skills include written and oral communication, research design and implementation, critical thinking and analysis, and statistical and computer literacy.