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Following a national search for a new chairperson, the Department is pleased to announce the appointment of Steven P. Vallas, who comes to us from George Mason University. Prof. Vallas begins his new position as of July 1. For more information on Prof. Vallas’s work, see faculty profile.
The social and cultural roots of violence. “Natural” disasters that in truth have human foundations. The impact of globalization on various segments of US society. Widening economic and social inequality in a culture that cherishes democracy. The growth of fundamentalist movements, whether at home or abroad.
These are but a few of the kinds of complex themes that sociologists and anthropologists pursue as part of our shared effort to understand the world that surrounds us, and that shapes our beliefs, actions, and identities. If you are interested in these and related matters, we invite you to learn about the many opportunities our Department offers for undergraduate and graduate training.
In Sociology, the Department offers the Bachelor, MA and PhD degrees. In Anthropology, the Department offers the Bachelor degree along with minors and graduate-level concentrations. The Department is home to 24 highly productive scholars whose research has gained national and international distinction. Our faculty have won numerous prizes for excellence in the classroom, and many have also played leadership roles in establishing prestigious Centers and inter-disciplinary programs on Northeastern’s campus.
To explore undergraduate and graduate opportunities for study in Sociology and Anthropology, follow the links below.
http://www.socant.neu.edu/undergraduate