Sociology and Anthropology
Critically explore contemporary social issues, learn the roots of those issues, and respond to today’s challenges.
At A Glance
What You'll Learn:
- The social causes and consequences of human behavior
- How to explore social problems, healthcare, overpopulation, race, and society
- Social data analysis and popular media analysis
What You'll Do:
- Study humanity from its origins to the present
- Engage in meaningful projects on sustainability
- Cultivate robust hands-on research skills
- Develop your writing skills
Career Options Include:
- Social Science Research
- Policy Analysis
- Criminal Justice
- Public Administration
- Non-Profit Leadership
- Counseling
Our Students
"I came into Bryant as an Entrepreneurship major and realized I wanted to pivot into something that allows me to mash together my two passions: social justice and creativity. After taking Study of Ism's and Phobia's with Professor McDonnell, I changed my major. I could not be happier with my experience."
Em Smith '24
- Sociology and Anthropology
- Complementary Minors: Communication, Entrepreneurship, and Business Administration
- Hometown: Brant Beach, NJ
- Career Outcome: Teaching with Teach for America while pursuing a Master's in Education from Hunter College
Where Our Students Go
Graduates of Bryant's Sociology and Anthropology program go on to prestigious graduate schools and are in demand by business, government, and nonprofit organizations.
- Adoption Rhode Island
- Boston Women's Workforce Council
- Boston College
- Emerson Hospital
- HB Communications
- DePaul University
- Michigan House of Representatives
- Oakland Athletics
- UConn School of Social Work
- Peace Corps
- Providence Children's Museum
- Wake Forest University School of Law
- Rhode Island Republican Party
- Teach for America
- Suffolk University School of Law
Explore Your Passion
Julia Tricarico, a sociology minor and 3+1 accelerated MBA student, delivers her Honors Thesis on the impact of societal factors such as mass media and social media on female body image.
Learn through experience
At Bryant, we believe in learning by doing. Sociology and Anthropology students participate in experiential learning opportunities such as internships, competitions, practicums, and research collaboration with faculty.
Internships
- Engage in meaningful internships with community organizations
- The Amica Center for Career Education works with all students starting in freshman year
Student Clubs/Organizations
- Active Minds
- Alpha Kappa Delta honors society
- SPEAK
- SustainUS
Service
- Mentoring in local schools
- Organizing the annual Relay for Life
- Leading the One Campaign and Circle Up
Research
- In your senior capstone, explore a topic of your choice with a faculty member
- Research and Engagement Day presenter
- Present original academic research at the annual New England Undergraduate Sociology Research Conference