degree requirements

Master of Arts in Anthropology

The curriculum requires a core sequence in anthropology with a significant emphasis on methodology and theory, a sequence of electives, a preliminary examination, and a project (Master of Applied Anthropology) or a thesis (Master of Arts in Anthropology).  The thesis will be expected to be of sufficient quality to warrant publication in a peer-reviewed journal.

Master of Arts in Anthropology
Course Number and Title	Credits
Core Sequence ANTH 501 Synchronic Methods in Anthropology.............................................. 3 ANTH 502 Diachronic Methods in Anthropology............................................... 3 ANTH 503 History and Theory in Anthropology................................................ 3 ANTH 504 Quantitative Methods in Anthropology............................................. 3 With the approval of the supervisory committee, a student may substitute a comparable 3-credit course for ANTH 504.	12
Elective Courses Electives must be approved by the supervisory committee.  Application of  independent study to the elective requirement is limited to 6 credits.  Pass/fail credits, workshop credits, and practicum/internship credits are not applicable to elective requirements.	12
Preliminary Examination ANTH 600 Assessment-Preliminary Examination............................................. 1	1
Culminating Activity ANTH 593 Thesis (minimum requirement)........................................................ 6	6
TOTAL	31

 Master of Arts in Anthropology Program Development Form:  Use this checklist to work with our advisor/department on the progress of your studies.
 

Master of Applied Anthropology

Master of Applied Anthropology
Course Number and Title	Credits
Core Sequence ANTH 501 Synchronic Methods in Anthropology.............................................. 3 ANTH 502 Diachronic Methods in Anthropology............................................... 3 ANTH 503 History and Theory in Anthropology................................................ 3 ANTH 504 Quantitative Methods in Anthropology............................................. 3 With the approval of the supervisory committee, a student may substitute a comparable 3-credit course for ANTH 504.	12
Elective Courses Electives must be approved by the supervisory committee.  Application of independent study and practicum/internship is limited to 6 credits (combined).  Application of non-ANTH courses is limited to 6 credits.	15
Preliminary Examination ANTH 600 Assessment-Preliminary Examination............................................... 1	1
Culminating Activity ANTH 591 Project (minimum requirement)......................................................... 6	6
TOTAL	34

Master of Applied Anthropology Program Development Form:  Use this checklist to work with our advisor/department on the progress of your studies.

Language Requirement: The department requires students planning to pursue the Ph.D. degree to complete at least one year of a foreign language.  Courses taken at the undergraduate level may be accepted in fulfillment of the requirement.  Research in some geographic areas may require additional language skills.