Department of Sociology and Anthropology
WHAT WE DO
We study social behavior, institutions, and structures within human societies and examine the cultural, social, and biological aspects of human life across different societies and historical periods.
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Explore Your Changing World, Both Past and Present
Whether you are a current or potential student, faculty member, or someone who is simply curious about the social world (past or present), we are happy to make available the skills and tools that the social sciences have to offer - skills that are needed now more than ever.
Learn how to solve real-world problems. For example, find out why medical schools incorporated sociology in the training recommended for admission. Stand out in the pre-med crowd with either sociology or anthropology. Your journey to understanding the connection between health and society/culture starts here. Improve your opportunities for medical school!
Transform your understanding of culture and society through hands-on research in cultural or linguistic anthropology, archaeology, and bioarchaeology. Those skills are valuable in today's global society.
Academic Programs
Undergraduate Programs
The department offers a major and minor in anthropology, a major and minor in sociology, and a minor in geography. The Center for Population Studies offers the minor in Society and Health.
Graduate Programs
The department offers the master's degrees in anthropology and sociology.
Meet Our Student Ambassador
Chloe Vizer
Why did you choose to attend UM?
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Research in Sociology and Anthropology
Learn about the research strengths of the department and see some current examples of our faculty, graduate students, and undergraduates.
Faculty and Student Research -
Careers & Alumni
What are the career options for graduates of the undergraduate anthropology and sociology programs?
Sociology and Anthropology Career Information
In the News
Faculty News / Honors & Awards
OXFORD, Miss. – Campus Compact has named two University of Mississippi faculty members as 2025 Impact Award recipients, celebrating them as national leaders for their transformative work supporting the community with university resources.
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Community / Events
Help Support Sociology and Anthropology
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology strives to educate our students through courses, research, and other experiences beyond the classroom. The department wants to
- Invite speakers and professionals to campus regularly;
- Support students to participate in travel courses, field schools, and conference travel;
- Provide students networking opportunities and preparation for graduate or professional school.
If you'd like to support the department in its work, please consider a tax deductible donation through the University of Mississippi Foundation.