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Sociology and Anthropology
Department Facts
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at UMBC offers majors and minors in sociology and in cultural anthropology.
Sociology is the scientific study of human interaction and the institutions and organizations through which people organize their social lives. The sociology major is designed both for students who intend to enter the labor market upon receiving the bachelor's degree and for students who plan to enter graduate school, either in sociology, anthropology or a professional program that makes significant use of the social sciences.
Anthropology is the study of how broad social behavior and cultural systems operate. Anthropology is a popular major for people intending to pursue professional study in medicine, law, psychology, education, business and the human-services professions.
Membership in the Council of Majors for Anthropology and Sociology is open to declared majors. The council publishes a newsletter, and meets regularly throughout the academic year.
Full-time faculty: 17
Adjunct faculty: 8
410-455-3979
socy_info@umbc.edu
www.umbc.edu/sociology
