Anthropology (M.A.)

Tuition fees for Anthropology (M.A.) are 39,639 USD per year.

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Anthropology program requires students to complete core courses, methods options, and electives. Students choose between a synthesis essay (Plan C) or a master's essay (Plan B) for graduation. The program also offers an accelerated option for qualified undergraduates.

Focus areas include Biology and Culture, Concepts and Techniques in Archaeology, Language and Societies, Applied Anthropology, Anthropological Methods, Field Work in Archaeology of the Americas.

The M.A. program requires 34 total credits, distributed across 15 core credits, 4 methods credits, 12 elective credits, and 3 credits for a synthesis essay or master's essay.

Applicants must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.2 and have completed ANT 1100 or its equivalent. Required documents include three letters of recommendation, a letter of intent outlining research interests, and a writing sample. GRE scores are optional.

The programme totals about 34 credit hours. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 82% of applicants.

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