Sociology and Anthropology at Millsaps

The Department of Sociology/Anthropology provides students with a solid foundation in either or both of these social science fields. Students complete a major in Sociology/Anthropology with a concentration in either Sociology or Anthropology, or both. Sociologists and anthropologists seek to explain human behavior in a variety of situations and under varying circumstances. Students who study sociology at Millsaps are encouraged to address a wide spectrum of social questions and various research methods are taught, including statistical analysis. Students interested in anthropology receive a broad introduction to the discipline’s four sub-fields and the program allows specialization in ethnology, archaeology, or both.

There are many opportunities for undergraduate research in the Department of Sociology/Anthropology and any student wishing to pursue research can typically do so, either together with a member of the faculty, in the form of independent guided research, or as an intern. Often student research is conducted for credit. Alternatively, some students may function as paid research assistants to members of the faculty. Either way, undergraduate research is considered crucial to the successful completion of the Sociology/Anthropology major.

Research Areas

Dr. George Bey - Kiuic Archeological Project in the Yucatan Peninsula

Dr. Ming Tsui

Dr. Carolee Larsen - Home Page

Dr. Michael Galaty - Mallakastra Regional Archaeological Project (Albania) and an archaeological survey on the property of the Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship (Virginia)