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B.A. in Sociology-Anthropology

(HEGIS 2208)

Dowling’s School of Arts and Sciences degree programs are constructed upon a well-rounded core curriculum of arts and humanities, natural science, math, and social sciences. These are the classic building blocks that ensure career versatility in an ever-changing world. Students majoring in sociology and anthropology explore and learn to understand the social and personal dimensions of human experience. Students in the anthropology/sociology track learn the origins and development of social institutions and acquire knowledge of the diversity of human cultures, urban society, social change, and social organizations. For students interested in a career as a social worker, the social work concentration option will prepare you for the graduate studies required for this career.
Career Outcomes for Sociology-Anthropology Majors
Your Dowling sociology-anthropology degree will prepare you for diverse careers in all sectors of social science, health care development, and community organization and governance. Graduate studies may lead to a career in university research and instruction, public administration and planning, or corporate management research. Other career options include sociologist, anthropologist, archaeologist, consumer affairs director, probation officer, social worker and others.

Students seeking certification to teach Sociology at the secondary level must consult an education advisor.

College-Wide Requirements 9 credits
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Core Requirements 33 credits
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Students elect either the Anthropology/Sociology Track or the Anthropology/Sociology/Social Work Track.

Anthropology/Sociology Track

Major Requirements 30 credits
ANT 1001 or 1002 Introduction to Anthropology I, II 3 
SOC 1001 or 1002 Introduction to Sociology I, II 3 
Four Anthropology courses above the introductory level 12 
Four Sociology courses above the introductory level (one of the four Sociology courses should be SOC 3021 or SOC 3172) 12 

Anthropology/Sociology/Social Work Track
Major Requirements 35 credits
ANT 1001 or 1002 Introduction to Anthropology I, II 3 
SOC 1001 or 1002 Introduction to Sociology I, II 3 
SOC 3021 Research Methods 3 
SWK 1010 Introduction to Social Work 3 
SWK 2120 Social Work Methods 3 
SWK 4195-4196 Practicum in Social Work 8 
4 Sociology and/or Anthropology courses above the introductorylevel (i.e. for Anthropology, courses above 1002) 12 
Minor Requirements 18 credits
Electives 25-30 credits*
Total: 122 credits

*Note: Students choosing the Anthropology/Sociology Track must take 30 credits of electives; students choosing the Anthropology/ Sociology/Social Work Track must take 25 credits of electives.

It is strongly recommended that students interested in Social Work gain proficiency in a foreign language and take Psychology courses. It is strongly recommended that students interested in Anthropology and Sociology take courses in statistics, computer science, history, economics, psychology, and political science.