Sociology/Anthropology

Anthropology Minor

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The Anthropology minor can be completed online or on-ground. It is an excellent option for students in any major who want to explore cultural diversity and develop skills in communication across cultures. Whatever your intended career, an anthropology minor can help you learn to understand issues in cultural context, from law, business, or health fields to teaching, history, social work and more.

Anthropology's breadth complements any major

Anthropologists are interested in everything people do, make and think about. Our courses offer options for learning about U.S. and global cultures, human biology and evolution and how societies have shaped their environments throughout history.

Anthropology teaches skills valuable in any career

Studying anthropology cultivates practical life and career skills such as cultural awareness/sensitivity, observation and contextual analysis. The minor is an excellent opportunity to build skill in collecting and analyzing information and communicating information effectively to different audiences.

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98% of students receive aid

The average graduate from UIS will see an increase in earnings of $31,700 - $69,000 each year compared to someone with a high school diploma working in Illinois.

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Sociology/Anthropology, BA

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The Sociology/Anthropology (SOA) major equips students with the distinctive skill sets of anthropology and sociology. Graduates achieve a broader understanding of the diversity of human experiences and social/structural dynamics in a variety of contexts (local, national, and global), gaining the skills needed to:

learn about their own and other cultures/societies,
understand how social structures shape cultures,
work and communicate effectively with individuals of varied and intersecting identities, and
envision ways to promote social justice.

As a SOA major, you will learn skills that employers are looking for, such as critical thinking, social research skills, cultural awareness, and the ability to understand your own and others’ social world – increasingly important skills in a globalizing world.

The objective of the B.A. degree in Sociology/Anthropology (SOA) is to provide a broad understanding of the nature and diversity of societies and cultures. We emphasize multiculturalism, taking account of the perspectives and experiences of women, racial and ethnic minorities and people from other cultures.

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UIS is No. 5 for students graduating with the least amount of debt, Midwest Region (2021).

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98% of students receive aid

The average graduate from UIS will see an increase in earnings of $31,700 - $69,000 each year compared to someone with a high school diploma working in Illinois.

< High School

$26,800

High School

$36,600

Bachelor's

$68,300

Master's

$87,200

Doctorate

$105,600

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The Sociology/Anthropology B.A. equips students with the distinctive skill sets of anthropology and sociology, which foster intellectual understanding and insight into sociocultural organization, issues and problems of the past and today’s world (local and global). Graduates achieve a broader understanding of the diversity of human experiences and social dynamics in a variety of cultural contexts, gaining the skills needed to learn about other cultures, work and communicate effectively with members of other cultures and envision ways to promote social justice.
Sociology/Anthropology majors should be able to:
Describe how evolutionary, historical and sociocultural processes have shaped human biological and cultural diversity.
Recognize how sociocultural constructions of identity (including race, class and gender) are created in relation to power differentials and inequality and vary across time and cultures/societies.
Demonstrate an understanding of social science methodologies including survey and experimental design, interviewing, sampling, direct observation, content analysis, ethnographic research and cross-cultural comparison.
Apply principles of research ethics in the use of sociological and anthropological methods, theories and knowledge and analyze, integrate and communicate results of social science research in written and oral formats.

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Sociology Minor

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Unlock the World of Society: A Sociology Minor with Impact

Delve into the complexities of human behavior, social structures and the forces shaping our world with our Sociology minor. Explore the fascinating realm of sociology and gain insights into the dynamics of societies and cultures.

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UIS is No. 5 for students graduating with the least amount of debt, Midwest Region (2021).

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98% of students receive aid

The average graduate from UIS will see an increase in earnings of $31,700 - $69,000 each year compared to someone with a high school diploma working in Illinois.

< High School

$26,800

High School

$36,600

Bachelor's

$68,300

Master's

$87,200

Doctorate

$105,600

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State of Black Springfield, April 6 at UIS Public Affairs Center

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The State of Black Springfield

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The State of Black Springfield

Black Polity, Housing, Religion, Community

Black Business and Economy
Black Education and History
Black Family, Seniors, and Youth
Black Mental and Physical Health

Free Registration:

Contact Dr. Lesa Johnson at ljohn58@uis.edu for questions

When

Sat, Apr 6 2024, 8:30am - 8:30pm

Location

Public Affairs Center

Event Type

Diversity

Department

Sociology/Anthropology

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Meet Professor Dueñas

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Honors Track

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Would you like to integrate more individual research projects into your educational experience?

The SOA Honors Track provides students an opportunity to pursue their interests, strengthen their skills, and enhance their resumés by incorporating independent projects into courses they are already taking, as well as 2-4 credit hours of SOA 491 ECCE: Undergraduate Research.

Honors Track students

Find an interested core or affiliated SOA faculty member to serve as an Honors Sponsor and provide mentoring, and propose a plan.
Maintain an overall GPA of 3.25 and a GPA of 3.6 in the major.
Choose two SOA classes they are already taking that they would like to “enhance” by doing independent projects (with the permission and support of the instructors). Projects may take many forms, but always involve a written product. Students may also opt to substitute one “enhanced course” with a study abroad program or by demonstrating competence in a second language.
Develop a “closure project” (which may be based on an existing course, including Senior Seminar, or be independent). Students are encouraged to find topics and develop projects that will help them achieve their post-college goals. All closure projects involve a written product.
Present their closure project (and any of their enhanced projects)!

For more information on the SOA Honors Track, please talk to any of your SOA instructors, or look at the more detailed information available in the UIS Catalog.

Meet Dr. Lesa Johnson

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Faith Hook

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Sociology/Anthropology

Anthropology Minor

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Sociology Minor

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State of Black Springfield, April 6 at UIS Public Affairs Center

The State of Black Springfield

The State of Black Springfield

Black Polity, Housing, Religion, Community

UIS professors part of a grant focused on the history of anti-black terror in Illinois

Meet Professor Dueñas

Honors Track

Honors Track students

Meet Dr. Lesa Johnson

Faith Hook

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