Department: Sociology and Anthropology

Overview

In an increasingly diverse and globalized world, the ability to understand the inner workings of human social interactions and the history of humankind is more and more important. The Sociology and Anthropology (SA) Department offers a joint bachelor's degree with two concentrations: a General Concentration in Sociology and Anthropology and a Concentration in Critical Criminology and Social Justice (CCSJ). It also offers minors in Sociology and Anthropology and CCSJ, and a Master's degree in Liberal Studies. The Department also participates in several interdisciplinary majors/minors and programs: Latin American, Caribbean and Latina/o Studies; African and African Diaspora Studies; Science Letters and Society; Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies; Disability Studies and International Studies, among others.

We invite you to explore our website and contact us if we can provide more information. A degree in Sociology/Anthropology provides a foundation for active engagement in cultural, political and social life. Graduates with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Anthropology can pursue employment in a wide range of areas, such as: social and community services; college settings; healthcare; public relations; government services; and teaching. 

Sociology/Anthropology

Sociology is the study of social life, social change and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. Sociologists investigate the structure of groups, organizations, and societies and how people interact within these contexts. Since all human behavior is social, the subject matter of sociology ranges from the intimate family to the hostile mob; from organized crime to religious cults; from the divisions of race, gender and social class to the shared beliefs of a common culture; from the sociology of work to the sociology of sport; and all the way up to globalization and the world system (American Sociological Association, 2002, pg.1). 

According to the American Anthropological Association, “Anthropology is the study of humans, past and present. To understand the full sweep and complexity of cultures across all of human history, anthropology draws and builds upon knowledge from the social and biological sciences as well as the humanities and physical sciences. A central concern of anthropologists is the application of knowledge to the solution of human problems. Historically, anthropologists in the United States have been trained in one of four areas: sociocultural anthropology, biological/physical anthropology, archaeology, and linguistics. Anthropologists often integrate the perspectives of several of these areas into their research, teaching, and professional lives.” The department at CSI has a particular strength in Sociocultural Anthropology.

Department Office:
Psychology/Sociology and Anthropology Building, 4S-223
https://www.csi.cuny.edu/academics-and-research/departments-programs/sociology-and-anthropology