Anthropology Ph.D.
Minimum Requirements for Anthropology Ph.D.: 18 credits
| Code | Title | 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: | ||
| Thesis (18 credits) | ||
| Anthropology Program Requirements | ||
| Complete coursework in anthropology and related disciplines as determined by the advisory committee. | ||
| Complete one foreign language and a research tool, or two foreign languages. | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
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:
- Have a comprehensive understanding of their subfield of concentration, including its history, current theoretical perspectives and research methodologies, as well an indepth 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
