Department Head:
Prof. Dr. Orit Shamir-Balderman (PhD), Senior Lecturer
orits@yvc.ac.il
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Anthropology: The Human Dimension That Cannot Be Replicated
In a world where artificial intelligence can write code, analyze data, and even create art, the pressing question becomes: what remains uniquely human? The answer lies precisely where technology reaches its limits – in making sense of a complex and ever-changing reality. Sociology and Anthropology engage with the core of human experience: how people create meaning, form identity, navigate social change, and build relationships. These are not technical problems to be solved by an algorithm, but deep processes that require empathy, cultural understanding, and the ability to read between the lines of human behavior. As machines grow smarter, understanding what makes us human becomes more important than ever. Sociology and Anthropology is not merely a field of study – it is the key to understanding the future we are building together.
The Bachelor’s Program in Sociology and Anthropology
The study program combines understanding and development of business and social entrepreneurship skills, knowledge in organization and management, and the ability to lead organizational and social change, alongside familiarity with social diversity: cultures, gender, and intergenerational differences. The program integrates theoretical and experiential learning.
Dual-Department Bachelor’s Program
Studies are conducted in a dual-department framework and can be combined with one of the following departments: Psychology, Criminology, Education, Sustainability and Environmental Studies, and the Interdisciplinary Social Sciences department.
Program duration: 3 years (excluding summer courses).
Study days: Year 1: Sundays and Thursdays + 1–2 additional days depending on the dual-department combination.
Year 2: Thursdays + 1–2 additional days depending on the dual-department combination.
*Days and hours are subject to change from year to year.
New Program – Complete Your Bachelor’s Degree in Just Two Years!
Have you ever wondered why people behave the way they do? How different cultures think? How politics shapes our everyday lives? Here you will find the answers. Throughout your studies, you will develop tools to read social reality, understand diverse communities, and analyze political processes. This knowledge opens doors to a wide range of careers, including consumer behavior analysis in high-tech companies and leading change in social organizations.
The program enables completion of a bachelor’s degree in two years — 6 consecutive semesters (including summer courses). Three study days per week, not including English language courses. The program is a dual-department track combining Sociology, Anthropology, and Political Science in an integrated structure. Days and hours are subject to change from year to year.
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Department Contact Information
Sivan Weizman
sivanw@yvc.ac.il