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Anthropology and Sociology Department

ĢƵ's Department of Anthropology and Sociology introduces you to entire new worlds, diverse means of researching and understanding humankind, and unlimited career possibilities.

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

Thanks to smaller class sizes, hands-on learning, and the chance to participate in faculty research, you’ll receive lots of “face time” with your professors, quality educators who are well-known in their disciplines.

The University’s Department of Anthropology and Sociology offers a wide range of dynamic academic programs designed to inspire discovery and critical thinking. Students can pursue B.A. or B.S. degrees in Anthropology and Sociology, a specialized B.S. in Forensic Anthropology, and enriching minor and graduate programs in Cherokee Studies. Additional minors are available in Anthropology, Sociology, Forensic Anthropology, Global Black Studies, and Cherokee Language, giving students the flexibility to tailor their education to their interests and career goals.

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Meet Our Faculty

Kaleigh Best

Dr. Kaleigh Best

Forensic Anthropology Program Director, Assistant Professor

Rainy Brake

Rainy Brake

Associate Instructor

Kathleen Brennan

Kathleen Brennan

Sociology Program Director, Professor

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Angela Dautartas

Forensic Anthropology Facilities Director, Assistant Professor

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Fredrick Douglass Dixon

Director of Global Black Studies, Assistant Professor

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Rhian Dunn

Assistant Professor

Jane Eastman

Jane Eastman

Arch Lab Director, Associate Professor

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Georgia Ennis

Assistant Professor

Rebecca George

Rebecca George

Associate Instructor

Munene Mwaniki

Munene Mwaniki

Associate Professor

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Micah Pyles

Assistant Professor

Brett Riggs

Brett Riggs

Sequoyah Distinguished Professor

Sara Hopkins

Sara Snyder Hopkins

Associate Professor

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Erin Wimmer

Assistant Professor

Yiqing Yang

Yiqing Yang

Associate Professor

Administrative Team

Dr. Ben Steere

Dr. Ben Steere

Department Head and Professor of Anthropology
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T. Savannah de Court

Mrs. Savannah de Court

Administrative Support Associate
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