Anthropology Ph.D.

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Minimum Requirements for Anthropology Ph.D.: 18 credits

Credits
General University Requirements
Complete the graduate general university requirements.
Ph.D. Degree Requirements
Complete the Ph.D. degree requirements.18
As part of the Ph.D. requirements, complete the following:
ANTH F699
Thesis (18 credits)
Anthropology Program Requirements
Complete coursework in anthropology and related disciplines as determined by the advisory committee.
Demonstrate proficiency in one of the following:
One foreign language and one research tool
Two foreign languages
Two research tools
Total Credits18

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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:

  • Assistantship stipends are awarded competitively.

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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 F699183ANTH F699183
 3 3
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ANTH F699183ANTH F699183
 3 3
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ANTH F699183ANTH F6993
 3 3
Total Credits 18

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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Learning Outcomes

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:

  • Have a comprehensive understanding of their subfield of concentration, including its history, current theoretical perspectives and research methodologies, as well an in-depth understanding of topics directly related to their planned research project
  • Have a general knowledge of the four subfields of anthropology, including its history as a scholarly discipline and major intellectual contributions
  • Be flexible thinkers and able to draw synthetic connections between their subfield and at least one of the others
  • Develop original research and present it in a variety of public and scholarly settings
  • Write fundable research proposals and produce professional reports, publishable papers and books
  • Be prepared to enter professional careers in academe or the public or private sector