Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 Graduate Bulletin 
    
2017-2018 Graduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]

Anthropology, Cultural Anthropology Track, M.A.


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Admission


Candidates for admission to the Master of Arts (M.A.) program in anthropology must hold either (1) a Bachelor’s degree in anthropology or archaeology, or (2) a Bachelor’s degree in another subject with significant coursework in anthropology or another social science. Candidates without this background may apply to receive conditional admission to the M.A. program. Applicants for admission should have a minimum grade point average of 3.0. Applicants with G.P.A.s lower than 3.0 may be admitted on probation at the discretion of the faculty. Applicants must submit scores from the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination. Students may be admitted to study for the M.A. degree alone.

General Requirements


All M.A. students are expected to develop field research skills through participation in the department’s ongoing research programs. There is no formal language requirement for the M.A. degree. However, students will consult with their advisors regarding the development of pertinent linguistic or computer skills that may be necessary for their thesis research and analysis.

Curriculum


Thirty credit hours, including 6 credit hours of thesis, are required for the 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 are required for the non-thesis option; no more than 15 of these hours may be taken at the 6000 level. Students who select this option must complete the specified 24 hours of coursework plus an additional 12 credit hours of courses selected in consultation with the graduate advisor.

Topical and Regional Courses (12 hours)


Selected from available 6000- and 7000-level courses. At least 6 hours must be taken at the 7000-level.

Tutorials/Independent Research


Specialized training and information not provided in regularly scheduled courses. With consent of advisor, tutorials may be taken in lieu of topical and regional courses.

Thesis (6 hours)


The thesis is expected to involve field research.

Non-Thesis (12 Hours)


If completing non-thesis track, student takes 12 additional credits from graduate level Anthropology courses and/or supporting graduate programs, rather than 6 hours of thesis.  

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