Students who matriculate before the Fall of 2023 may choose to graduate with an Anthropology/Sociology (ANSO) degree. For those students interested in Anthropology (ANTH), please see the Anthropology major. The Anthropology/Sociology major is not offered to students who matriculated in Fall 2023 or thereafter.

Anthropology and Sociology Major

A major in Anthropology and Sociology requires a total of ten courses within the department. Six of those courses comprise a core curriculum, including: ANSO 100, ANSO 290, ANSO 316, ANSO 350, ANSO 351, and ANSO 460.

The other four courses are electives that a major may select from among the department offerings. At least three electives must be at the 300 level. ANSO 460 and one elective at the 300-level are waived for students undertaking a two-semester senior research in the department ANSO 451 and ANSO 452. In addition, majors in Anthropology and Sociology should select an advisor from the departmental faculty. Anthropology and Sociology advisors assist majors in both advanced planning and selection of coursework.

Anthropology and Sociology Minor

Completion of a minor in Anthropology and Sociology requires a student to complete ANSO 100, ANSO 290, and either ANSO 316, ANSO 350, or ANSO 351 , and three electives for a total of 24 credits. At least one elective course must be at the 300-level. In addition, minors in Anthropology and Sociology should select an advisor from the departmental faculty (in addition to the advisor in their major). Anthropology and Sociology advisors assist minors in both advanced planning and selection of coursework.