Anthropology M.A.
Minimum Requirements for Anthropology M.A.: 30-36 credits
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General University Requirements | ||
| Complete the graduate general university requirements. | ||
| Master’s Degree Requirements | ||
| Complete the master's degree requirements. | ||
| Anthropology Program Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| ANTH F629 | Structures of Anthropological Argument | 3 |
| ANTH F652 | Research Design and Professional Development Seminar | 3 |
| ANTH F698 | Non-thesis Research/Project | 6 |
| or ANTH F699 | Thesis | |
| Complete four semesters of a foreign language or proficiency in a research tool. 1 | ||
| Complete 18 credits established by the advisory committee | 18 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
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Students wanting a linguistic anthropology emphasis must complete the foreign language option as well as take ANTH F631 and ANTH F632 as part of their 18 credits.
Note: At least 24 credits must be regular coursework (not research or thesis) with 21 of these credits at the F600 level.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes are measurable statements that describe knowledge or skills achieved by students upon completion of the program.
Students graduating from this program will be able to:
- Demonstrate expertise in their chosen subfield of anthropology
- Be fluent in the research methodologies associated with their subfield and will be able to apply them to their own research
- Have a general knowledge of the four fields of anthropology
- Be flexible thinkers and able to make connections between their subfield and at least one other subfield
- Develop original research and present it in a variety of public and scholarly settings
- Be prepared to enter professional careers or apply to continue their graduate or professional training
