Sociology and Anthropology
Explore People, Culture and Society
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology offers degree programs, research opportunities and internships that cultivate curiosity, reflection and open dialogue, preparing students for careers in a variety of fields. Our students are encouraged to become concerned, competent and ethical participants in local and global communities.
Explore Our Programs
Our students explore the ways race and ethnicity, gender, religion, language, socioeconomic status and a host of other factors influence people’s behaviors and shape social realities. They develop critical thinking and research skills, and apply their classroom learning through experiences in community organizations.
Why Study Sociology and Anthropology at UMKC?
Individual Attention and Support
Our small student-to-faculty ratio offers big opportunities, including one-on-one interaction with our dedicated faculty members.
Stimulating Learning Environment
Enjoy an intellectually stimulating and support environment that encourages students to become concerned, competent and ethical participants in local and global communities.
Abundant Opportunities
Explore many opportunities to get involved and explore your interests through internships, student organizations and student research projects.
Tailored Advising
Benefit from academic and career advising tailored to your needs and goals, whether you plan to move on to graduate school or launch your career.
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Alumni Insights
One thing I admire the most about UMKC is that there are such diverse groups of students. It’s awesome that every single day you have the chance of meeting someone from a different country than where you're from, and you’re able to interact with different cultures around campus.
Samadia Saquee (B.A. '17)
I spoke with some professors in sociology, and, based on my interests, they encouraged me to consider it as a career. My lifelong goals are to work for the U. S. government as an FBI agent or in criminology. I want a stable family life and good career.
Shaunika Leonzon (B.A. '16)