Trinity University

Our programs focus on exploring critical social problems in nationalism, social justice, globalization and the environment. Students learn how individual lives are shaped by the social contexts in which they live, and how individual actions change those institutions. Leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree, both areas of study offer a major and/or minor that encompass a broad range of courses about human social life, including offerings in archeology, urban studies, health and environmental justice.

Both programs explore how people organize themselves, both in the United States and around the world.

• Sociology tends to focus on the predictable patterns of human society.

• Anthropology more commonly explores to the variation of cultures around the world and through time.

Students in the Sociology and Anthropology programs are trained in a variety of social research techniques in the classroom, the lab and applied settings. In the community, our students work among the homeless, on water policy issues, and study local school redistricting.  The program actively supports students' study abroad.

The faculty in our programs provide leadership, support, and guidance to its students, which allows students the opportunity to explore their interests.

The Sociology and Anthropology majors prepares students for careers that make a difference both to themselves and others. Our graduates gain knowledge on how social organizations work and how various cultures function, allowing them to bring valued expertise to a broad spectrum of business, science, government, academic, and social service employers.

Alumni have earned advanced degrees in sociology or anthropology at prominent universities and others have received graduate degrees in law, divinity, market research and social work. Read more about our alumni.