Concentrations and Career Possibilities

Theory and Methods
Anthropology
Pre-Law and Criminology
Urban Studies
Contemporary Issues and Social Policy
Pre Medicine

Anthropology

As the study of culture and its role in human history and social life, Anthropology is well represented in the department; in their research many faculty employ anthropological methods-such as ethnographic fieldwork and oral history-and many have teaching and research interests in anthropological studies of urban life, women in cross-cultural perspective, and Caribbean cultures. Careers in anthropology include not only research and teaching in academic settings but also research and consulting in public and private agencies, especially in settings that deal with inter-cultural communication, economic development, public health, and cultural preservation.

Theory and Methods

For students interested in teaching and research in sociology or anthropology, the Department offers a variety of courses designed to prepare students for graduate study. Included in this concentration are courses that focus on a wide variety of courses that address various theoretical and methodologies issues.

Pre-Law and Criminology

Students interested in pursing legal careers should consider adopting the Pre-Law/Criminology concentration which focuses on the role of law in society and includes an in-depth analysis of the impact of law upon the lives of women. Basic criminal and civil law procedures, practices and cases decisions are examined. The following courses are routinely offered: Introduction to Criminology; Social Control and Deviant Behavior; Sociology of Law; and Women, Values, and Law.

Urban Studies

Encouraging students to follow in the footsteps of W.E.B. DuBois nearly a century ago and use Atlanta as an urban laboratory, the Department provides opportunities through class projects, as assistants to faculty members, through internships and community service projects to get involved in studies of Atlanta's history and social life. Contemporary social life, both in the United States and around the world, is one largely an urban way of life. The urban studies concentration provides students with a good background for careers in urban planning, population research, business, city politics, or with educational, religious, and health-related organizations.

Contemporary Issues and Social Policy

This concentration serves students interested in careers in social work, public policy, and careers in health and other human services. With many courses that address significant social issues (such as Medical Sociology, Social Problems, and Community Organizing) the Department also encourages students to participate in internships at a wide variety of available public and private institutions in the city.