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    Sociology is one of the social sciences which studies human behavior.  Specifically, sociology studies how behavior is affected by the fact that men interact with one another, live in groups, and develop social systems, institutions, roles, statuses, and culture.  The department provides curriculum which has relevance for those planning careers of social work, teaching, counseling, research, professional Scouting, Red Cross work, community planning, and government service.
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    A major in Anthropology will provide a sound basis for graduate work leading to professional research and teaching.  This major also constitutes a challenging approach to liberal education for those not planning advanced work.  It also qualifies one for positions in many areas where a social science background is required.
  
 
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Brigham Young University. College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Dept. of Sociology and Anthropology

Brigham Young University. Sociology and Anthropology Dept.

Description

Established: 1960

Abolished: 1965

Location: Provo, Utah (1960-1965)

Functions

    Sociology is one of the social sciences which studies human behavior.  Specifically, sociology studies how behavior is affected by the fact that men interact with one another, live in groups, and develop social systems, institutions, roles, statuses, and culture.  The department provides curriculum which has relevance for those planning careers of social work, teaching, counseling, research, professional Scouting, Red Cross work, community planning, and government service.
    A major in Anthropology will provide a sound basis for graduate work leading to professional research and teaching.  This major also constitutes a challenging approach to liberal education for those not planning advanced work.  It also qualifies one for positions in many areas where a social science background is required.

Assets and Administrative Structure

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Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Humanities and Social Sciences (1960-1965)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Sociology (1921-1960) (1960)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Sociology (1965-1980) (1965)

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