Fall 2013 – New Classes

ANT 466 | 566 – Culture & Environment.  This class stresses an exchange of ideas that builds strength in critical thinking, communication, and intellectual exploration.  Through readings, discussions, written work, and presentations, we will explore the symbolic and structural dimensions … Continued


Possible MA in Anthropology

Faculty members on the Huntington and Charleston campuses of Marshall University are gathering data before submitting a Intent to Plan with the goal of creating an Anthropology masters program.  The data collection is necessary before we submit an Intent to … Continued


Summer Courses 2013

Click for details: ANT 201 ONLINE – Summer Session I 2013  ANT 323 – MU Archaeological Field School (6 Credits) – Summer Session II 2013


2013 Student Paper Awards

The Department of Sociology & Anthropology is happy to announce this year’s Student Paper Awards: 1. a $500 Steve Winn Memorial Scholarship award for best undergraduate sociology paper that emphasizes theory and/or stratification 2. a $500 Claire and Wayne Horton … Continued



MU Electronic Theses

You may explore Masters Theses in Sociology, from abstracts to full PDF documents, by linking to MU Electronic Theses for the Sociology Program.  Theses from 2002 forward are available


Regents Bachelors of Arts

The Department offers an ANT and SOC Area of Emphasis for the Regents Bachelors of Arts degree.



Marshall Anthropology Alumni

See two recent Marshall Anthropology Alumni speak reflect on their experiences in the program and its value to them as they begin their careers.