Overview

The Sociology- Anthropology offered by Saint Olaf College enables you to explore the meaning of social differences, offering you tools to grasp how gender, race, class, sexuality, and more shape behavior and relations of power in the U.S. and the world.

Majors take two courses in social theory, covering both anthropological and sociological approaches, as well as two hands-on research methods courses as well as a senior seminar on ethics.

This mix of analytical reasoning, research skills, and critical reflection prepares students for a host of possible professions. Our graduates go on to careers in social services, marketing, health care, education, public policy, and indeed have a wide range of options.

Distinct Disciplines

Most people beginning their college careers are unfamiliar with the disciplines of sociology and anthropology.

While everyone has heard these terms, few are able to define them or explain how the two disciplines differ from each other and from other social sciences.

The following will help you better understand sociology and anthropology and how our major brings them together.

Sociology and anthropology are distinct areas of study, with separate histories and different ways of looking at the world.

Career Opportunities

Students are prepared for work in management of human resources, marketing, program evaluation, public policy, and a variety of other positions that require an understanding of human culture and behavior.

Students greatly benefit from the study of ethnographic and quantitative research methods — a special strength of our joint major.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

A Sociology of Colonialism and Postcolonialism

A Sociology of the Arab World

Forging a Latin American Culture

Disasters

Sociology of Dying, Death, and Bereavement

Visual Sociology

Drugs, Addiction, and Anthropology

Families, Marriage, & Relationships

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Northfield, United States

Disciplines

Anthropology Sociology View 1532 other Bachelors in Sociology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The Common Application or Coalition Application

TOEFL (minimum score 90), Academic IELTS (minimum band 6.5), or Duolingo (minimum score of 120). This requirement will be waived automatically if English is your first language and/or your primary language of instruction.

Optional: SAT or ACT scores. If you submit either of these test scores, we will accept self-reported test scores. Should you choose to enroll at St. Olaf, you will need to provide official test score reports from College Board, ACT, or on your official high school transcript.

One teacher evaluation from an academic subject area.

Secondary school transcripts or reports with progress grades (the last 3-4 years of schooling)

Official college/university transcripts

Official external examination results and/or diploma

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

62700 USD / year

≈ 62700 USD / year
Out-of-State

62700 USD / year

≈ 62700 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

62700 USD / year

≈ 62700 USD / year

Living costs

Northfield

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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