Our department’s majors explore some of today’s most consequential social issues, examining such topics as the causes of social justice, social inequality, the social factors that influence human behavior, and the diversity of cultural practices.
In addition to bachelors’ degrees in Sociology and Social Work, AUM offers minors in Sociology, Anthropology, and Child Advocacy Studies.
The Sociology major offers concentrations in Anthropology, Marriage and Family, and pre-Social Work. These options allow students to design their degree to best fit their educational and career goals. Students learn from faculty that specialize in sociology of families, religion, and education, as well as urban sociology, anthropology, archaeology, and social work. Internships, field practicums, archaeological fieldwork, and other experiential learning opportunities prepare students for their future careers by allowing them to take the knowledge and skills they learn in the classroom and apply it to directly to the community.
Our degree plans prepare you for a variety of career paths, including non-profit work, social work, local, state, and federal agencies, museums, the law, and many other areas. University- and department-level scholarships may be available.
The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences offers students a traditional liberal arts education to meet the needs of the 21st century, allowing them to compete for a variety of careers in an increasingly complex and evolving world.
Anthropology
General Sociology
Marriage and Family
Pre-social Work
Social Work
Many students choose a minor in sociology, child advocacy studies or anthropology to enhance their educational experience in the social sciences.
Anthropology (12 Hours)
A broad minor focusing toward the four-field approach to the study of anthropology. For more information, please contact Dr. Kimberly Pyszka at kpyszka@aum.edu or (334) 244-3637.
Child Advocacy Studies (15 Hours)
This minor will prepare pre-professionals and practitioners to respond to child maltreatment in an ethical and culturally sensitive manner. For more information, please contact Ms. Gina Allen at ghenders@aum.edu or 334-394-5484.
Sociology (12 Hours)
A broad minor focusing on the various aspects of society’s culture and social life. For more information, please contact Dr. David Feltmate at dfeltmat@aum.edu or (334) 244-3391.
Pyszka, Kimberly Department Chair & Associate Professor 329 Liberal Arts 334-244-3637 kpyszka@aum.edu
Page, Susan Adminsitrative Assistant Liberal Arts 331 334-244-3378 spage4@aum.edu
Allen, Gina Assistant Clinical Professor and BSW Field Director Liberal Arts 329 ghenders@aum.edu
Brackett, Kimberly Associate Dean Clement Hall 319E 334-244-3943 kbrackett@aum.edu
Cashwell, Suzie Associate Professor and BSW Program Director 349 Liberal Arts 334-244-3402 scashwel@aum.edu
Feltmate, David Associate Professor Liberal Arts 144G 334 244-3391 dfeltmat@aum.edu
Lehman, Brett Assistant Professor Liberal Arts 327 334-244-3912 blehman@aum.edu
Tang, Zongli Distinguished Research Professor 359B Liberal Arts 334-244-3188 ztang@aum.edu
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