Sociology and Anthropology
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Experience a Supportive Learning Environment Tailored for You in Sociology and Anthropology
Are you curious about the social world (past or present)? If so, 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.
We offer fantastic courses taught by dedicated and award-winning faculty. Introductory courses in Sociology, Anthropology, and Geography provide “maps” of the exciting elements of our disciplines. Upper-division and graduate courses provide deeper insights into faculty members’ areas of expertise and help you to develop a dynamic understanding of the social world.
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Society and Culture
Sociology
Are you fascinated by the way people interact? Would you like to investigate the causes of social problems? Are you interested in social change? Sociology, the systematic study of human social life, investigates all these questions. Sociologists examine the dynamics of human social interaction and investigate the origins of social problems. Studying the effects of such factors as race, gender, and social class, sociologists help us understand and negotiate our diverse society.
Anthropology
Why do people do what they do? As anthropologists, we study the concept of culture and how people see the world. We study modern societies to better understand ourselves; cultural and linguistic anthropologists study everything from alternative medicine to language choices in music. Archaeologists and paleoanthropologists research our ancient past and human origins, using artifacts and other material and fossil remains of prehuman species. Anthropology majors are curious about other cultures, like solving puzzles, and are looking for knowledge about other cultures as well as deep insights into their own. Our students learn skills in observation, analysis, research, critical thinking, writing, and working with people from all cultures.
What's it like to study Sociology?
Hear from one of our current students.
Jasmine Sanders
When and how did you choose your fields of study?
See Jasmine’s AnswerConnect Classroom Learning with Real-life Applications
“Here you will acquire cutting-edge research skills to understand how societies are formed and transformed. You will learn how to solve real-world problems and be able to make an impact in your community.”
Dr. JT Thomas
Associate Professor of Sociology
Connect with an Anthropology student
Let our majors tell you what it's like to study Anthropology at Ole Miss.
Chloe Vizer
What would you tell a high school student about your major?
See Chloe’s AnswerExperience Personalized Attention and Hands-on Research with World-class Faculty
“This is a place where you can explore the complexity of human cultures, past and present, and work closely with faculty to get the very best training for your career.”
Dr. Kristin Hickman
Croft Assistant Professor of Anthropology and International Studies