Bachelor of Science in Sociology and Anthropology/Master of Science in Communication

RIT's Bachelor of Science in Sociology and Anthropology focuses on understanding social and cultural complexity and diversity, with a commitment to the broader values of justice and human rights.
With a deep commitment to the broader values of justice and human rights, a degree in sociology and anthropology focuses on understanding social and cultural complexity and diversity. RIT's sociology and anthropology courses examine critical issues such as the economy, politics, gender and sexuality, race and ethnicity, urban living, the family, and health as they are shaped by social forces and cultural values. Youll gain insight from a wide range of theoretical perspectives and develop the necessary research skills to further examine topics of critical importance in society. In the sociology and anthropology major you will build a strong foundation to pursue a wide range of career options in the United States and abroad.

This bachelor of science degree at RIT, which pairs a sociology major with an anthropology major, is dedicated to understanding and appreciating social and cultural complexity and diversity across the globe and through time. You will be exposed to critical perspectives, theories, and research skills that are necessary to engage in complex global and local issues that crosscut the economy, politics, society, gender, ethnicity, and culture. Understanding societies both past and present better will prepare you to face the challenges of a rapidly changing world and to assume positions of leadership that promote vision and equity.
This integrated, multidisciplinary sociology and anthropology degree explores the common scholarly roots and creative differences of sociology and anthropology, through which you will gain a synergistic set of perspectives and skills that prepare you for social analysis in the broadest array of social and cultural settings. You will choose one of the following specializations:

Archaeology
Cultural anthropology
Sociology
Thematic
Careers in sociology and anthropology include medicine and public health, law, business, international development, the not-for-profit sector, urban planning, architecture, social work, education, and government, among other possibilities.