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Sociology and anthropology are social
science disciplines that focus on the study of humans,
social institutions and culture. Our faculty consists of
five full-time anthropologists and five full-time
sociologists. Geographical expertise among faculty
includes Ecuador, Brazil, China, France, Mexico, Russia,
and Southern Appalachia. Teaching and research strengths
in the department include medical anthropology; applied
sociology/anthropology; research methods (visual,
ethnographic, and quantitative); Appalachian studies;
gender; social class inequality; and race and ethnicity.
The department also offers an annual archaeological field
school on the Cumberland Plateau.
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Sociology is the study of people
interacting with others individually, in social
groups, and in social systems. The sociology
program offers B.A. and B.S. degrees, as well as a
minor in sociology. We also have a graduate program
where students can pursue a M.A. degree in
sociology.
Anthropology is the study of
humankind from its beginnings millions of years ago
to the present day. The Anthropology major embraces
a comparative and holistic approach to the study of
humans in different cultural settings and covers
the subfields of cultural anthropology,
archaeology, and physical
anthropology. The anthropology program
offers a B.A. degree and a minor in anthropology.
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Southern folk artist, Sam, Kentuck Folk
Festival, Alabama
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Anthropologists and
sociologists are social scientists concerned with
understanding the human condition, past and
present, and equipped with the skills of
developing rapport in unfamiliar situations,
collecting and analyzing quantitative and
qualitative data, thinking analytically at the
macro and micro levels, and communicating
effectively, both orally and in writing. All of
these skills are highly relevant to the
multicultural and global world we live in today.
Anthropology and sociology students in our
program are well-prepared for further academic
study, and/or for pursuing careers in social
services, criminal justice, education, research,
health fields, social and corporate marketing,
business consulting, policy planning, program
evaluation, and community and international
development.
For additional information, contact the
Department of Sociology and Anthropology, East
Tennessee State University, PO Box 70644, Johnson
City, TN 37614-1702, telephone 423-439-4996, FAX
423-439-5313.
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View from atop Jaguar Temple,
Tikal, Guatemala
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