Anthropology M.A.

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Minimum Requirements for Anthropology M.A.: 30 credits

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 F629Structures of Anthropological Argument3
ANTH F652Research Design and Professional Development Seminar3
ANTH F698Non-thesis Research/Project6
or ANTH F699 Thesis
Demonstrate proficiency in foreign language or a research tool.
Complete 18 credits established by the advisory committee18
Total Credits30

Note: At least 24 credits must be regular coursework (not research or thesis) with 21 of these credits at the F600 level.

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Admission Requirements

Complete the following general university admission requirements for graduate programs:

  1. Submit an application for admission

  2. Submit official transcripts

  3. Official test results: GRE scores are neither required nor considered for this program

  4. Submit resume/curriculum vitae

  5. Submit statement of academic goals

  6. Submit 3 letters of recommendation

International Students: Please consult UAF’s most recent application requirements regarding English language proficiency.

Additional program admission requirements and information:

  • Letters of recommendation should be from professors, supervisors and/or mentors
 

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Roadmaps

Roadmaps provide suggested semester-by-semester study plans for programs and are based on full-time enrollment, unless otherwise specified.

  • This roadmap should be used in conjunction with regular academic advising sessions. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor or mentor each semester.
  • Certain courses and milestones must be completed in the specified semester to ensure on-time graduation.
  • Transfer credits may affect the roadmap.
  • Requirements, course availability, and sequencing may change.
  • Courses marked with (*) are recommended.
First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ANTH F629203Program Elective3
Program Elective3Program Elective3
Program Elective3Program Elective3
 9 9
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ANTH F652203ANTH F698 or F699183
ANTH F698 or F699183Program Elective3
 Demonstrate proficiency in foreign language or a research tool.
 6 6
Total Credits 30

Footnote Definitions

General Education Requirements Degree Requirements Program & Other Requirements
1--Communication 8--Alaska Native-themed 20--Program Requirement
2--Arts 9--Communication 21--Capstone Requirement
3--Humanities 10--Computation 22--Concentration Course
4--Social Sciences 11--Ethics 23--General Elective
5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences 12--Humanities 24--Minor Course
6--Mathematics 13--Human Relations 25--Upper Division
7--Natural Sciences 14--Humanities or Social Sciences 26--Program Elective
15--Library & Information Research
16--Mathematics
17--Natural Sciences
18--Other
19--Social Sciences

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Program Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes are specific, measurable statements that define the knowledge and skills students will gain by the end of the program.

Graduates of 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