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Department of Sociology and Anthropology
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Exploring Society and Culture

At the heart of our disciplines lies a determination to understand complex social issues – both past and present – so that we may inform the future.

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Undergraduate Programs

Learn more about bachelor’s degrees in anthropology, criminology and sociology.

Graduate Programs

Explore our M.A. in Anthropology and Ph.D. in Sociology programs.

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February 14, 2025

Academic Advisor Spotlight: Dr. Tara Clarke

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology has an amazing Advising Team of ten Faculty Academic Advisors and a Director of Academic Advising and we would like to share with you more information about them so you can get to know them better!  In today’s Department of Sociology and Anthropology Newsletter get to know Dr. Tara…

February 11, 2025

Welcome New Faculty & Staff!

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology is excited to welcome 4 new faculty and staff starting in 2025. Taylor Braswell, Assistant Professor of Sociology Ph.D. in Sociology. Northeastern University Taylor Braswell researches the social, environmental, and political economic dynamics of urbanization and infrastructure development in the United States. His recent and ongoing projects examine topics…

January 23, 2025

Introducing the Spring 2025 Student Ambassador Team

The department’s student ambassadors are a team of undergraduate student volunteers who help with student activities, new student recruitment and more.

“The department has been nothing short of welcoming and helpful in my journey here at NC State.”

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Justice Cass

Criminology ’22

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