Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work | College of Arts and Sciences

The University of South Alabama Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs that prepare students for jobs in many professional settings. Undergraduate students can pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology or Bachelor of Social Work. Graduate students can pursue the Master of Arts in Sociology. Faculty members also teach in several associated interdisciplinary minors, including forensic science, gerontology, museum studies, Native American studies and religious studies.

Faculty members are committed to providing the highest quality instruction and advising. Students benefit from relationships forged by faculty who are actively engaged in community service. South offers supervised internships and field experiences with community partners in child welfare, healthcare/health disparities, aging, juvenile justice, environmental advocacy, historic preservation, and many other service areas.

Open Position: Director of Bachelor of Social Work Program

Open Position: Assistant Professor of Anthropology

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Undergraduate Program

Students at South can choose to major in sociology, anthropology or social work. Students can also minor in forensic science, gerontology, museum studies, or Native American studies. Learn more about our programs today.

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Master’s in Sociology

Students who earn a master’s degree in sociology at South are prepared for doctoral-level study or for careers in teaching, private industry, government, or community and social service. Choose South to continue your education.

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Research Centers

Centers affiliated with the department include the USA Programs in Gerontology, granting bachelor’s and master’s level certificates in gerontology; the Center for Archaeological Studies; the Center for Generational Studies; and the USA Archaeology Museum.

▼ Upcoming Events

Making the Most of Your Major: A Resume Workshop for Undergraduate Sociology Students

The skills that students learn in sociology courses are exactly the skills that employers say they are looking for: critical thinking, teamwork, data analysis, and multicultural awareness, to name a few. But how can you translate the things you learn in sociology to lines on your resume? In this webinar, designed specifically for undergraduate students, you will learn how to ensure that your resume shows off your sociology skills, as well as tips for job searching with a sociology degree.

Webinar: Wednesday, March 2, 2-3:00 p.m. (central)

When registering, under Organization please list "University of South Alabama."

▼ Student Awards

USA Foundation Scholarship in AN

Sarah Bender (rising junior)
Alexandria McKinnell (rising senior)

AN Student Paper Award

Victoria Calvin, “A Reintroduction to Syphilis: Treponema pallidum”
Christine Kilgore Holley Student Paper Award
Sabrina de Jong, “What Makes a Real Native”

Outstanding Anthropology Student Award

Emily Ensor-Gibson
Dale Pate

USA Foundation Scholarship in SY, undergraduate

Danyelle Sturdivant

USA Foundation Graduate Sociology Scholarship

Quanisha Flynn
Trenton Overstreet

Sociology Student Paper Award

Trenton Overstreet

W. David Gartman Outstanding Sociology Student Award

Marilena J. Caviness

Sociology Graduate Student Paper Award

Lauren Hodges

Outstanding Graduate Sociology Student Award

Abi Barnes

USA Foundation Scholarships in Social Work

Tara Ellingburg
Monetlicia Pettway

Outstanding Social Work Student Award

Aleah Herring

McGrew Scholarship in Social Work

Kelsy Perry