Welcome to the Department of Sociology and Anthropology

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Mary Washington offers a B.A. in sociology and in anthropology.

The sociology program studies the social factors that shape life in modern America and the world, and the methods and theories sociologists use to study and explain these. The Sociology Curriculum page describes the program requirements and course offerings.

The anthropology program studies the variety of cultures around the world, focussing on the effects of colonialism on non-western cultures at the time of first contact, during the colonial period, and in the present. To learn about major requirements and course offerings, click Anthropology Curriculum.

For information about the faculty and about student contributions to the department, click About the Department.
The Bill Hanson Memorial Scholarship was established to celebrate the life of a member of the sociology faculty.

Both programs emphasize and encourage student research. Research programs in the department and at other schools are described in the Resources section.

Sociology and anthropology both provide excellent tools for understanding human society on any level, from global networks to an elementary-school classroom. The Resources section has more information about the Career Counselling Center at Mary Washington and about careers in sociology and in anthropology. You will find information about our internship programs there as well.