University of Pittsburgh Medical Center · USA

Anthropology, MA

Campus Masters Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

Masters

Introduction

Anthropology, MA is a Masters program taught at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Anthropology MA is a research degree offered in all four fields of anthropology: archaeology, biological anthropology, linguistic anthropology, and sociocultural anthropology. The program aims to understand the nature and origins of human diversity, using research methods, application, and theory. Students take five required courses: Research Design (ANT 600), Culture (ANT 641), Prin Biological Anthropology (ANT 670), Linguistic Anthropology (ANT 501), and Theory & Method In Archaelogy (ANT 603).

Students complete a minimum of 36 credit hours in courses numbered 500 or above. The MA offers a Plan I thesis track. For Plan I, students complete Subfield Cores in the four subfields and Thesis Hours through Thesis Research (ANT 599). Students also enroll in Discussions in Anth Practice (ANT 500) for 1 hour each semester; ANT 500 does not count toward the required hours. A faculty sponsor is assigned at initial contact and can become a provisional advisor.

Modules

Research Design (ANT 600)
Culture (ANT 641)
Prin Biological Anthropology (ANT 670)
Linguistic Anthropology (ANT 501)
Theory & Method In Archaelogy (ANT 603)
Discussions in Anth Practice (ANT 500)
Thesis Research (ANT 599)
Individ Investigations (ANT 598)
Health Inequities (ANT 502)
Culture, Mind, and Behavior (ANT 505)
Biocultural Bodies (ANT 506)
Archaeological Ethics (ANT 522)

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Anthropology, MA at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Pittsburgh Medical Center as pre-requiste for admission in Anthropology, MA.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

To be considered for regular admission, an application must include:

A statement of purpose that outlines, identifies, and explains: One personal and one professional goal and how it relates to anthropology; Why the UA Anthropology program is best suited to help applicants achieve those goals; Two UA Anthropology faculty members who are suited to mentor the applicants; Any gaps or inconsistencies in the applicant’s academic record (it is acceptable to have them, but they should be explained)
Three (3) letters of recommendation from individuals (typically professors) who are in a position to evaluate the applicant’s academic potential to achieve the outlined goals
Students may submit additional supporting materials (e.g., a curriculum vita, writing sample) if they wish. These are highly recommended.