University of Mississippi

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We offer B.A. and M.A. degree programs in both Sociology and Anthropology taught by a dynamic and involved faculty who will prepare you to engage in the systematic study of the social world.

We offer:

Cutting-edge scholarship and 
teaching with a friendly face.

Our faculty have active research programs that keep their classes up-to-date and relevant to your lives. Broadly speaking, our faculty specialize in the study of research methods, culture, and inequality in places ranging from the United States, Central and South America (Belize, Honduras, Ecuador), Europe (Turkey, Netherlands, Germany), and east Asia (South Korea). We’re also a hub for interdisciplinary work. We have joint appointments and affiliations with African American Studies, Croft Institute for International Studies, Gender Studies, and Southern Studies.]

Undergrad degrees with broad 
appeal among employers.

What is a BA in Sociology or Anthropology all about? Want to know what bones and pottery tell us about past cultures, how development aid can help us measure globalization, what Southeastern Indians can tell us about the history of our nation, how the media portrays global warming or disasters like Katrina?, Why the catfish industry and Straight Edge a clean-living punk subculture can both tell us something about gender, how remote satellite imagery can help archaeologists identify graves and communities from the past? How we can use anthropology to better understand the relationship between religion and politics? If so, then you should consider becoming a major or a minor in anthropology or sociology. We offer core classes and exciting upper division electives (some are study abroad!) that develop the critical thinking, writing and research skills sought after by a broad range of employers in career fields ranging from academia to business to governmental and non-governmental organizations. Check out what our recent graduates are doing now.]

Quality graduate training, up close 
and personal.

MA programs in Sociology and in Anthropology offer opportunities for specialized training in theory and research methods as well as the opportunity for hands on field work and research experience. Unlike larger programs, we offer one-on-one mentorship and training at the start of your professional career. In addition to the core courses, our programs offer professional development opportunities including specially designed professional development seminars, teaching opportunities as TAs or Instructors, research assistantships, and support for those who present at regional academic conferences.

Active research centers and
 “hands-on” experience.

Our various research centers offer students the opportunity to conduct research in conjunction with leading scholars in the field. Read about our research centers.

Diverse classroom experiences with 
students who are really going places

Our MA graduates have gone on to PhD programs and have landed jobs in a diverse range of professions. Check out what they’re doing now.

The Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service (MCVS), in coordination with the Office of the Governor and First Lady Deborah Bryant, Honorary Chair of the MCVS Board of Commissioners, has announced the 2012 Governor’s Initiative for Volunteer Excellence (GIVE) honorees.  Former Sociology graduate student, Rosie Nelson, will be honored with GIVE Award on April 16 at… [Continue Reading]

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Dr. Robbie Ethridge, Professor of Anthropology, was recently honored with the 2011 Mooney Award from the Southern Anthropological Society for her book From Chicaza to Chickasaw.  According to the Southern Anthropological Society website, the “purpose of the James Mooney Award is to recognize and thereby encourage distinguished anthropological scholarship on the South and Southerners.”  The… [Continue Reading]

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Dr. Ross Haenfler presented his work on how participants in youth subcultures transition to work and careers at the annual meetings of The Australian Sociological Association in Newcastle. As part of a special plenary session titled “Alternative, DIY and ‘Subcultural Careers’: Leisure, Lifestyle and Youth Transitions,” Dr. Haenfler discussed how “older” straight edgers reconcile their… [Continue Reading]

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 The Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies at The University of Mississippi recently released the calendar of events celebrating Women’s History Month.  The theme for the annual month-long celebration is “Race, Gender, and Rights.”  The month kicked off with a talk by Myrlie Evers Williams, and many more exciting events are to come!  … [Continue Reading]

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The Department of Sociology and Anthropology would like to congratulate Ahmet Yukleyen on the release of his recent book,  Localizing Islam in Europe: Turkish Islamic Communities in Germany and the Netherlands. Yukleyen is a Croft Assistant Professor of Anthropology and International Studies and also a current Woodrow Wilson Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson International Center… [Continue Reading]

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Danielle Kerr, a Sociology graduate student, recently presented a paper at the annual meeting of the Alabama-Mississippi Sociological Association in Starkville, Mississippi.  Her paper, “A Closer Look at Population Change in the Gulf Coast and Delta Regions of Mississippi,”  was awarded Best Graduate Student Paper at the meetings.  Congratulations, Danielle!

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The 2012 Spring Lecture Series begins this Friday, February 24th! Throughout the Spring semester, the Department of Sociology and Anthropology will host a variety of lectures highlighting current faculty research.  Click to download the 2012 Lecture Series Announcement.  Please note that lectures will be held in Leavell 212 unless otherwise noted. Everyone is invited to… [Continue Reading]

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Stephen Harris, an Anthropology graduate student, recently presented a paper based on his thesis project at the Mississippi Archaeological Meetings in Biloxi, Mississippi.  His paper, “Geophysical Investigations at the Shady Grove Site,”  was awarded Best Student Paper at the meetings.  Congratulations, Stephen!

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