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 workand more.
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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:
Unlock the World of Society: A Sociology Minor with Impact
Delve into the complexities of human behavior, social structuresand 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.
Delve into the complexities of human behavior, social structuresand 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.The State of Black Springfield - April 6, 2024
Black Polity, Housing, Religion, Community
Register now to participate in the first annual State of Black Springfield conference, to be held at UIS on April 6, 2024. Initiated by SOA faculty member Dr.
The State of Black Springfield
Black Polity, Housing, Religion, Community
The Illinois Innovation Network (IIN) awarded $30,000 to a new social innovation seed grant project this week.
By Grace Nance, Spring 2023 LLE SOA Research & Outreach Intern
The UIS Sociology/Anthropology Department is delighted to welcome Dr. Maria Dueñas as a new Assistant Professor of Sociology beginning August 2023!
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.
New faculty member Dr. Lesa Johnson (Sociology) brings new research and teaching interests to UIS Sociology/Anthropology, expanding opportunities for students. Dr. Johnson joined the UIS faculty as Associate Professor of Sociology in August 2022.
Dr. Johnson earned her PhD in Sociology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2016, then went on to earn tenure as a faculty member in Sociology at California State University Chico, where she received many awards for her service as an outstanding faculty member.
