32-38 credits
Degree requirements
The minimum requirement for the MA in anthropology is 32 graduate credits. In keeping with the principle that students should have a broad knowledge of anthropology, core courses covering the three major subdisciplines, archaeology, biological anthropology, and cultural anthropology are required; this requirement can be waived only by the graduate committee. In order for students to acquire an understanding of anthropology as a profession and a background in anthropological thought, ANTH 600: Graduate Studies Seminar and a course emphasizing method and/or theory are also required. At least 9 credits of electives must be in student’s focus area (archaeology, biological, or cultural) excluding ANTH 540, ANTH 690, and ANTH 696. Only 3 credits from ANTH 545 and ANTH 550 will count towards these electives. ANTH 532 is required for students interested in Midwest archaeology. A required 6-credit thesis or 6-credit internship (non-thesis concentration) permits students to specialize and acquire skills in research methods and techniques. A public thesis defense presentation is required. The completed thesis document is subject to approval by the committee following a public oral defense.
Thesis concentration, 32 credits
| ANTH 600 | Graduate Studies Seminar | 1 |
| ANTH 601 | Scope of Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 603 | Scope of Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTH 605 | Scope of Bio Anth | 3 |
| THES 698 | Thesis | 1 TO 6 |
| | Method and/or theory course approved by graduate committee | 3 |
| | ANTH courses in research focus area | 9 |
| | ANTH or other electives approved by graduate advisor | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 32 |
Non-thesis concentration, 38 credits
| ANTH 600 | Graduate Studies Seminar | 1 |
| ANTH 601 | Scope of Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 603 | Scope of Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTH 605 | Scope of Bio Anth | 3 |
| ANTH 696 | Intern in Anth | 3 TO 6 |
| | Method and/or theory course approved by graduate committee | 3 |
| | ANTH courses in research focus area | 9 |
| | ANTH or other electives approved by graduate advisor | 9 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 38 |