Overview

The Valdosta State Difference

The Sociology and Anthropology undergraduate program of Valdosta State University balances rigorous coursework with hands-on experience to prepare students for careers in the field or graduate studies. Class size in the program is small, with an average of 30 students per class. Students selecting the applied and clinical sociology concentration are required to complete an internship as part of their coursework. Internships in the areas of archaeology and cultural anthropology are strongly encouraged for students choosing the anthropology concentration. Students can gain additional hands-on experience by participating in the department’s study abroad program, in which students have traveled to locales including Belize, Mexico and France to immerse themselves in foreign culture while studying the discipline. Student organizations for majors include the VSU Anthropology Club, Alpha Kappa Delta, an international sociological honor society, and Lambda Alpha, a national anthropology honor society.

What you'll learn

Students in both the applied and clinical sociology concentration and the anthropology concentration take introductory courses in anthropology and sociology, along with foreign language courses. Students in the applied and clinical sociology concentration receive a solid foundation in sociology and take courses in theory, research methods and statistics, clinical and applied sociology and more. Graduates are prepared for careers in human services, human resources, community organization, program development and organizational management. Students may also choose to pursue graduate work in sociology, law, public administration, counseling and social work. Students who choose the anthropology concentration take courses in the four major subfields of the discipline, including cultural anthropology, linguistic anthropology, archeology and biological anthropology. The program provides students with the skills needed to succeed in a variety of employment settings or to continue their studies in graduate school.

Careers

• Admissions Counselor

• Affirmative Action Specialist

• Anthropologist

• Archeologist

• Career Counselor

• Case Manager

• Caseworker

• Community Aide

• Community Development Specialist

• Community Organizer

• Consumer Relations Specialist

• Correctional Counselor

• Employee Relations Coordinator

• Government Agency Administrator

• Hospital Administrator

• Housing Coordinator

• Human Resources Director

• Human Resources Specialist

• Human Rights Specialist

• Issues Manager

• Juvenile Court Specialist

• Market Analyst

• Nonprofit Administrator

• Recruiter

• Social Worker

• Sociologist

• Substance Abuse Counselor

• Youth Counselor