Master of Arts in Anthropology

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in anthropology is offered to students who are seeking an M.A. only, and also to those planning to pursue and doctoral (Ph.D.) degree. Master's students are expected to meet the requirements of at least one of the anthropology subdisciplines, (archaeology, biological anthropology, or sociocultural anthropology.)

Master's in Anthropology program requirements

Why should I consider a graduate degree in anthropology?

Students have many reasons for pursuing graduate degrees in anthropology. Some of these reasons include:

  • Curiosity about the origins of the human species
  • Fascination with the diversity of human experiences in ancient and modern periods
  • The pursuit of international careers where they will use languages and work in cultural contexts very different from those in which they were raised
  • Plans to work in museums, collecting and curating human cultural resources
  • Graduate training in one of the field's subdisciplines to use in a career or as preparation for continuing education in a professional school

There are many professions where the broad scientific, humanistic, and multicultural knowledge available through the study of anthropology can be useful, such as education, healthcare, law, social work, business, human resources, public affairs, cultural resource management, or laboratory research.

M.A. in Anthropology

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