George Mason University

George Mason University’s Department of Sociology and Anthropology takes on some of the most pressing social, behavioral and political issues facing contemporary society.

With a strong commitment to research, the department’s world-renowned faculty guides students through an exploration of the human condition, globalization, culture, and the current issues that affect us all.

Mason’s sociology programs are designed to help students understand the social forces that shape their world by exploring issues of justice, equality, freedom, and identity.

Mason’s anthropology programs offer a unique window into the past, examining human culture, language, and biology. The programs in archeology give students hands-on experience through archaeological fieldwork and museum-based research.

Sociology and anthropology graduates are prepared for a wide variety of careers. Our students work in criminal justice, education, human resources, international relations, museum studies, public archaeology, public policy, social services, and communication, among many other fields.

21 Winners from Mason's Anthropology class

Congratulations to the 21 Public Anthropology Award-winners from George Mason University's Introduction to Cultural Anthropology -- a 114 class taught by professor Susan Trencher. These students participated in a North American competition involving over 4,000 students from 28 schools. Read More >>

Sociology Graduate Student Advises Students to Go Global

Students looking to add a global component to their education are no longer on their own. In mid-August, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences hired sociology graduate student John Robinson to be the university’s first global programs advisor. In this role, Robinson, also an advisor for the Global Affairs Undergraduate Program, serves as a liaison between students in any major and various global education programs at Mason. Robinson steers students toward different programs based on their interests and needs. Read More >>

Rosenblum Works With Diversity Research Group

Dr. Karen Rosenblum of George Mason University’s Sociology and Anthropology Department has embarked on many projects as part of a special group called The Diversity Research Group. These projects have put students at the center ground-breaking research and exposed them to experiences outside of the traditional classroom. Read More >>