The Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Salve
Regina employs a global, comparative and multidisciplinary approach to the
study of human social behavior, focusing primarily on the functioning of human
collectives in the midst of ecological, cultural, political, economic and
religious realities.
To accomplish this, our program promotes a comprehensive
approach to instruction, integrating classroom experiences with community-based
service learning projects. And, in keeping with the University's mission to
welcome people of all beliefs and promote universal justice, both coursework
and fieldwork emphasize diversity, multiculturalism and working for systematic
change.
Led by a dynamic faculty, our small classes allow
students to engage in constructive dialogue with both their peers and
professors. Course offerings in sociology and anthropology examine not only the
individual, but also the collective response to contemporary social and
cultural issues.
We encourage students to study abroad and perform
fieldwork to further enhance their cross-cultural learning experience, giving
them opportunities to translate theoretical knowledge into real-world
applications.
With a traditional liberal arts education as its
foundation, our program fosters interpersonal as well as critical and creative
thinking skills that prepare our graduates for responsible citizenship and
success in a number of fields. While many attend graduate school, others opt
for careers in social services, government, marketing and technology.