Graduate and Professional Programs

 

MA, Anthropology

The MA program is designed principally for students wishing to pursue graduate work in archaeology. Students with interests in museum anthropology, cultural anthropology, or Native American Studies may be admitted into the MA program upon petition, based on an assessment of whether program resources can meet their needs.

Anthropology MA Program:

For students who write MA theses, the program entails 30 credit hours, including six credit hours of thesis work. The non-thesis option entails 36 credit hours of course work. Candidates who select this option must complete the specified 24 credit hours of course work plus an additional 12 credit hours of classes selected in consultation with the graduate advisor.

There is no formal language requirement for the M.A. degree. Students, however, will consult with their advisors regarding the development of pertinent linguistic and/or computer skills necessary for thesis research and analysis. Students are reminded that most Ph.D. programs and many research positions require proficiency in one or more foreign languages.

Thirty credit hours required (including 6 credit hours thesis) for thesis option; no more than 12 of these hours may be taken at the 6000 level. (Students pursuing this option are required to present a thesis proposal, approved by a faculty member, to the graduate advisor). Thirty-six credit hours for non-thesis option; no more than 15 of these hours may be taken at the 6000 level.