The 2023-2024 AnthroGuide is the last print version. Edits for graduate programs are due July 31, 2023.

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Degrees
Degrees Offered Anthropology MA/MS, BA/BS major and minor
Highest Degree Offered MA/MS
BA/BS Field Areas
Anthropology
Applied Anthropology
Archaeology
Biological Anthropology
Cultural Anthropology
BA/BS Requirements
52 Credits of Anthropology including required coursework in Biological Anthropology, Cultural Anthropology, and Archaeology. All BA graduates must have 2-years foreign language proficiency.
MA/MS Field Areas
Anthropology
Applied Anthropology
Archaeology
Biological Anthropology
Cultural Anthropology
Experience Offered
Internship
MA/MS
MA/ MS Requirements The department has two MA tracks; both require 1 language. Thesis track: 48 units course work and research, research methods requirement, thesis. Applied track: 52 units course work and internship, research methods requirement, applied thesis. The MS is identical to the MA but does not require a foreign language. MS students are encouraged to take methods courses in science, math, and technical skills.
MA/MS Specializations Biological, Archaeology, Socio-Cultural, Applied, Medical, Heritage, Globalization, Environment
Internship / Grants / Funding
Internships Available 1
Internship Required 0
Internship Info <p>Internship required for Applied track of MA/MS, available for all students</p>
Support Opportunities <p>Graduate Teaching Assistantships; Research Assistantships (on grant funded projects); Work Study</p>
Program Details
Research Facilities <p>Laboratories for Archaeology (including zooarchaeology) and Biological Anthropology</p>
Certs Offered 0
Contacts
Online Courses
Online Courses: 1
Application Deadlines
February 1st
Club / Honor Society
Anthropology Club: 1
Anthropology Club Info: Anthropology Student Association
Anthropology Club Advisor: Dr. Mrinalini Tankha
Lambda Alpha Chapter: 1