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Programs of Study
The department offers undergraduate (BA) and graduate (MA) degrees in anthropology.
The Bachelor of Arts program in anthropology provides students a background to understand human society and culture and provides a multicultural perspective on the range of beliefs, hopes, and behaviors found among the world's people.
Undergraduate students are introduced to anthropologys four subfields: archaeology, social/cultural anthropology, linguistics, physical anthropology and are encouraged to develop research interests in any of these areas. Students work closely with departmental faculty. They are encouraged to take advantage of service learning and internship opportunities at the Gilcrease Museum, other Tulsa-area museums, or with local businesses and community-based organizations. Individual advising and counseling are provided for all anthropology majors.
The Masters of Arts program in anthropology provides students with the necessary theoretical and technical background for pursuing professional careers or continuing graduate studies at the doctoral level. Concentrated course work is offered in archaeology.
The program emphasizes development of analytical and writing skills in all areas of course work.
Candidates for admission to the graduate program in anthropology must either hold a bachelor's degree in anthropology or archaeology or a bachelor's degree in another subject with significant course work in anthropology or another social science. Candidates without this background may apply for conditional admission to the graduate program. Applicants for admission should have a minimum grade point average of 3.0. Applicants with GPAs of less than 3.0 may be admitted on probation at the discretion of the faculty.
Applicants to the MA Program must submit scores from the General Tests of the Graduate Record Examination.
JD/MA in Anthropology
Students with approval may obtain simultaneous graduate degrees in law (JD) and anthropology (MA).
Museum Science
The University also offers a graduate degree in Museum Science & Management Program .