Master in Anthropology

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The Master in Anthropology is a graduate program for students who want to study human cultures and behaviors. This degree is offered by Brigham Young University and is taught in English.

Students will develop technical skills in fieldwork and data analysis, including archaeological excavation techniques, artifact analysis, and ethnographic data analysis. They will also learn about current methods and theories in anthropology, as well as the historic development of the discipline.

Graduates of this program can become Archaeologists, Cultural Resource Managers, Anthropology Professors, Museum Curators, or Ethnographic Researchers. They can work in universities, museums, government agencies, or private companies that focus on cultural resource management and research.