 Sociology and Anthropology offer students the opportunity to examine the social and
cultural dimensions of the contemporary world.
These closely-related disciplines address a
variety of intellectual as well as policy-related topics and concerns such as the dynamics of
interpersonal relations, social organization across cultures, the family, politics, criminal
behavior and the justice system, the nature of the state, social institutions (such as
education and medicine), the structure of social and global inequality, and much more.
Monmouth College’s sociology/anthropology program emphasizes the development of a student’s
ability to think critically, analyze and synthesize diverse social data and concepts, and
conduct research independently and as part of a team. The program also emphasizes a student’s
ability to convey that research through sound and effective written and oral communication.
Sociology/anthropology students engage in research on campus, and through off-campus
programs offered by Monmouth-area institutions, and by the
Associated Colleges of the Midwest in
Chicago, Europe and Asia.
Because we live in a world of diminishing economic, cultural, and national barriers, a
major in sociology and anthropology can lead to a variety of fulfilling careers, such as
social research, social work, education, communication, business management, and health care,
to name a few. The program also prepares students for post-graduate study in a variety of
fields.
Sociology/Anthropology Major
A major in Sociology/Anthropology requires 33
semester hours in the department including: one course at the 100 level; SOAN
301; SOAN 302 (prerequisite MATH 106, minimum grade of C-); SOAN 410; SOAN 420;
and six additional courses, at least five of which must be above the 100 level.
Of these six courses, a minimum of two must be taken in both Sociology (SOCI)
and Anthropology (ANTH).
The departmental requirements allow for considerable flexibility to meet the
individual student’s needs. For example, for those students interested in
pursuing a career in which field experience at the undergraduate level is
recommended, the ACM Urban Studies Program should be considered. Also, SOAN 420
(Research Seminar) can be designed to include an internship with an appropriate
organization. All individual programs leading toward the major, however, must be
approved by the sociology/anthropology department.
Sociology/Anthropology Minor
A minor in Sociology/Anthropology requires six
courses in the department: one at the 100 level; SOAN 301; SOAN 302; and three
additional courses, at least two of which must be at the 300 level. Of these
three courses, a minimum of one must be taken in both Sociology (SOCI) and
Anthropology (ANTH).
Sociology Minor
A minor in Sociology requires six courses in the department:
either SOCI 101 or SOCI 102; SOAN 301; SOAN 302; and three additional courses in
Sociology (SOCI), at least two of which must be at the 300 level. This minor is
not available to Sociology/Anthropology majors.
Anthropology Minor
A minor in
Anthropology requires six courses in the department: ANTH 103; SOAN 301; SOAN
302; and three additional courses in Anthropology (ANTH), at least two of which
must be at the 300 level. This minor is not available to Sociology/Anthropology
majors.
Prerequisites. All courses at level 200 and above require for enrollment one of
the following: SOCI 101, SOCI 102, ANTH 103 or consent of the instructor. |
