Department of Sociology and Anthropology

The 21st century belongs to interdisciplinary research. At Saint Louis University, the Department of Sociology and Anthropology prepares graduates who are poised to take part, formed by our unique approach to scholarship, teaching and service.

Katherine MAcKinnon, Ph.D. teaches an anthorpology class.

Katherine MacKinnon, Ph.D., teaches a course in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology.

At SLU, we offer programs in anthropology, sociology, forensic science and geographic information systems. These four specialties unite empirical research techniques and theories to broaden our curriculum and create well-rounded students.

Our courses adapt to the evolving sociological and anthropological environment. Innovative interdisciplinary programs round out our program offerings. Staying ahead of the curve is key to what we do and our academics reflect that.

Academic Programs

B.A. or minor in Anthropology - Typical four-year course sequence
B.A. or minor in Sociology - Typical four-year course sequence
Minor in Computational Geospatial Science
Minor in Urban Poverty Studies
Dual Degree J.D./M.A. or B.A./M.A. in Sociology
Ph.D. in Public and Social Policy

Faculty News and Notes

Ness Sandoval, Ph.D., (Sociology and Anthropology) was quoted in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch about why population growth in the St. Louis metropolitan area lags behind faster-growing regions.
Elizabeth Chiarello, Ph.D.,(Sociology and Anthropology) was recently published in the Columbia Missourian on how Missouri legislators want doctors to police patients instead of treating them.
Ajlina Karamehic-Muratovic, Ph.D., (Sociology and Anthropology) and Patrick McCarthy (University Libraries) were quoted in an article in Euro (Czech Republic) about the successful integration of Bosnian refugees in St. Louis.
Onesimo "Ness" Sandoval, Ph.D., (Sociology and Anthropology) was quoted in a St. Louis Post-Dispatch story about population and wealth trends in the City of St. Louis.
Research by Joel Jennings, Ph.D., (Sociology and Anthropology) and Chris Prener, Ph.D., (Sociology and Anthropology) about the impact of road closures on a community was quoted in citylab.com story.
Amy Cooper, Ph.D., recently published a book entitled "State of Health: Pleasure and Politics in Venezuelan Health Care under Chávez ."
Liz Chiarello, Ph.D., discussed her work on the U.S. opioid crisis with Samtal við Samfélagið.
Onesimo "Ness" Sandoval, Ph.D., was quoted in a St. Louis Public Radio story about local Africans' and African-Americans' potential responses to questions about race that will be included on the 2020 Census.