Department of Sociology & Anthropology

Mission Statement

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology seeks to provide greater understanding of human behavior with a focus on its social and cultural contexts, both locally and globally. We strive to accomplish this through our commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education and scholarly research; through the development of practical and applied skills in which our students and faculty draw upon their knowledge to critically analyze and enhance the diverse communities in which they live and work; through the focused use of available resources; and through a process of continual self-reflection and improvement.

Department Strategic Plan (as PDF)