Mansfield University Home PageOur Anthropology/Sociology program prepares its graduates for graduate school or entry-level employment in social science related positions. We are committed to high standards in our teaching, to the effective integration of critical thinking and analytical research skills as part of the learning process, and to humanistic values, a cross-cultural perspective and socio-cultural awareness. Students are expected to learn both quantitative and qualitative research skills, a unique characteristic of the multi-disciplinary program.
In addition, the Anthropology/Sociology faculty teach service courses which meet the needs and requirements of the General Education, Social Work, Education, Nursing, and Business programs as well as academic minors in anthropology and sociology.
In our increasingly global, multi-cultural society, the student with knowledge and skills related to human social behavior and diversity issues is especially marketable. A graduate with a bachelor's degree in Sociology/Anthropology is well-positioned to assume entry-level jobs in applied human relation positions in both the public and private sector, in political survey analysis, in organizations that deal with diverse cultures, and in research-focused positions. The major's emphasis on social science research methods and critical thinking and evaluation makes the graduate especially marketable in employment settings that value these skills.
The degree also prepares students for graduate work in either Sociology or Anthropology, and offers solid preparation for advanced degrees in many other disciplines.