Studying Sociology & Anthropology at Linfield

Do the social lives of human beings fascinate you?

Are you interested in understanding the complexity of human cultures across human history or around the world? Do you yearn for a better understanding of the complex causes and consequences of human behavior? Do you want to gain the skills needed in a 21st-century labor market that is fast-changing and increasingly global?

If so, then a major in sociology or anthropology is for you!

Why Linfield?

Linfield's Department of Sociology and Anthropology (SOAN) offers a rigorous interdisciplinary sociology-anthropology curriculum with breadth across the core and depth in each major. Our program is unique in that we have a joint department, yet separate majors. While focusing on the one you're most interested in, you still get the best of both and gain a broader perspective and understanding of human behavior.

While studying in our department, take advantage of engaging opportunities and activities that develop the types of skills today’s employers are looking for.

You will also experience:

• Close student-faculty relations and collaboration in research and social practice.
• Invaluable opportunities to study abroad while pursuing your degree. Faculty members have offered courses in locations such as Guatemala, Ecuador, India, Peru, Nicaragua, Mexico, New Orleans and Scandinavia.
• Small class sizes that allow personalized attention.
• Opportunities and encouragement for interdisciplinary study. Our department actively participates in Linfield’s international studies, gender studies, environmental studies and Latin American/Latinx studies programs.

Explore the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Linfield University and discover what committed professors and an exciting program can do to help you to realize your potential.