The sociology and cultural anthropology program is an interdisciplinary major designed to prepare students for working in a variety of fields including sociological consulting, applied anthropology consulting, museum studies and a variety of public service careers in both the public and private sector.  Students in the sociology and cultural anthropology program gain a broad-based education in critical reasoning and writing skills through the study of culture and society.  The sociology and cultural anthropology major also serves the professional requirements of other departments by examining the impact of culture, ethnicity, race and stratification in contemporary society.