Online Anthropology Sociology Degree :: Accredited Universities

The Anthropology/Sociology Department offers students an interdisciplinary program of study including three different emphases or concentrations: Anthropology, Sociology, or Sociology / Social Welfare. Our graduates have found success in a wide variety of professional venues. We also prepare students seeking to pursue graduate study, research and teaching, or simply enhance their understanding of humans and the societies, cultures and environments in which they live.

Faculty are firmly committed to enhancing the learning and reasoning abilities of students and helping them to view and examine ancient and contemporary societies through cultural and social prisms that define and shape our disciplines. Our curriculum emphasizes community involvement, small group interaction, and practical application of key ideas

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Anthropology is the study of what it means to be human through the lens of cultural diversity. Sociology examines how human actions in modern societies are shaped by social groups and by wider social, economic and political pressures. Both fields share a common interest in the comparative study of human societies in all their historical and contemporary variations.

This major draws upon the combined strengths of the closely related fields of anthropology and sociology to enhance interdisciplinary research and professional practice. You will focus on local and global contexts, particularly in Australia, South Asia, South-East Asia and East Asia and the Pacific.
You will explore how cultural practices, institutions, social groups and everyday life are being transformed in the context of globalised communication, economic, political and environmental change.

You will also learn practical and conceptual skills to respond to global and local change. This major allows you to explore contemporary issues including family, sport, gender relations, media, education, work and economic change, community development, health, crime and human rights.

The anthropology and sociology major is offered as part of the Bachelor of Arts. You can enhance your studies with a secondary major or choose from a range of elective units to support your career goals.

Entry Requirements

Applicants are required to submit a portfolio. Refer to humanities.curtin.edu.au/portfolio for details.

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Creighton University's medical anthropology program provides both a knowledge base and a usable skill set for health and health care in an increasingly complex world through taking seriously the important factors of society and culture. This sociocultural approach to health and health care makes the program unique and complementary with other health-related programs. With its emphasis on fieldwork and cultural analysis in the light of biomedical knowledge, the program furthers the excellence of healthcare professionals.
The Medical Anthropology graduate program is coordinated by the Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work, at Creighton's College of Arts and Sciences. The program is informed by Ignatian ideals that distinguish Jesuit education from other institutions of higher learning. These ideals, for example, encourage program faculty and students to study and promote strategies for equitable access to effective health care both domestically and globally.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university by the start of the first semester in the program. An application should include:

Completed application form, with $50 application fee.

Current resume.

Statement of purpose: Please use this form to create your statement of purpose. (3-4 pages, double-spaced), in which you indicate the following: a) the program track in which you intend to enroll if accepted (M.S., thesis track, original research; M.S., thesis track, library research; M.A., non-thesis practicum track; or Graduate Certificate track), b) your reasons for applying, c) your scholarly and/or professional interests, and d) the goals you aim to reach in the program.

One writing sample of the applicant's prior work in any field, such as a term paper, a research report, a print or online publication, an ethnographic or professional reflection, or any other written text. If no writing sample is available, please provide some other evidence of your ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (no photocopies accepted).

Three recommendations by persons familiar with the applicant's academic background, achievements, and personal qualities.

A minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based) or 80 (internet-based) for students for whom English is not their first language.

Acknowledge regular access to the technology needed to take online courses as outlined here. By starting the application process, students are implicitly acknowledging such access.

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This comprehensive Bachelor of Science in Sociology online program reveals how social groups, customs, and belief systems work together to shape human behavior. It examines essential concepts in anthropology, history, the humanities, and social theory, along with developing the qualitative and quantitative skills needed to conduct, analyze and present original sociological research.

Working entirely online, students will acquire a full understanding of the principles and theories of sociology as well as applied knowledge and techniques. The program culminates with a senior research seminar or project on a specific subject determined by each student in conjunction with faculty.

With all courses, assignments, and projects executed via the Internet, this innovative online program is excellent preparation for a sociology-related career. It also offers a strong base of knowledge for students considering careers or further study in related fields such as law, education, or social work.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must submit one of the following

Official high school degree
Official GED
Official associate degree showing degree conferral and date

International applicants for whose English is not a primary language must prove English language proficiency in one of the following ways:

TOEFL - 79
IELTS - 6.5

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Historians explore the past, examining the development of social, political, cultural and economic forces and how they have shaped societies and cultures over time.

This major will help you to make an impact and help society overcome and adapt to the challenges of our changing environment.

By examining the past, this major seeks to explain present day societies, events and everyday life. Its international scope includes specialised studies in Australian history, India and the subcontinent, the Middle East, Southern Africa, Japan, Indonesia and Europe. You can choose from topics including war and conflict, dictatorships, studies of marginalised groups, political economies, and place and belonging.

Elective units throughout your course give you the freedom to study more units in your chosen field, or any other discipline (providing you meet any prerequisites).

History is offered as part of the Bachelor of Arts. You can enhance your studies with a secondary major or choose from a range of elective units to support your career goals.

You can study this as part of a double major:
Literary and Cultural Studies
Anthropology and Sociology
Chinese
Creative Writing
Professional Writing and Publishing
International Relations
Japanese
Geography

Entry Requirements

Applicants are required to submit a portfolio. Refer to humanities.curtin.edu.au/portfolio for details.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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