Master of Arts - Anthropology
- 2 years
- Duration
- 29,928 USD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Master
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Fort Collins / USA
- Location
- Colorado State University
- School
Program description
The Master of Arts in Anthropology at CSU equips students for admission into a Ph.D. program and for professional positions outside academia. The curriculum leverages the many research interests of our professors, who specialize in cultural anthropology, archaeology, biological anthropology, and both human and physical geography. The program offers the choice of writing a thesis or creating a portfolio as the primary evidence of readiness for further study or professional employment.
Learning Objectives
Acquiring a Master of Arts degree from the Anthropology and Geography Department will provide you the ability to:
- Display proficiency in the theory and practice of anthropology, as well as its proper application.
- Conduct original research to answer academic topics or solve social problems.
- Recognize and value the fact that people are diverse in both location and time.
- Have the necessary knowledge and experience to enroll in a doctoral program in anthropology or to work in a field directly connected to it.
Program structure
Plan A: The thesis option requires at least 30 semester credits of coursework focused on anthropological subjects pertinent to the participant's professional objectives. The thesis is the conclusion of a research effort conducted by the student under the supervision of their advisor. The final test includes a thesis defense and other components of the academic curriculum.
Plan B: The non-thesis option is designed for students aiming to cultivate a comprehension of Anthropology that will facilitate their progression to a PhD program in the field or enhance their professional endeavors. Plan B students are required to undertake a more diverse array of courses and exhibit less specialization compared to the Plan A programs of study.
The prerequisites for Plan B consist of a minimum of 35 academic credits. Students are required to compile a portfolio showcasing the extent of their comprehension of Anthropology and their chosen field of expertise, determined in collaboration with their adviser. The final test includes a portfolio defense and other components of the academic program.
Price
- Tuition Fees: 29,928 - 32,734 USD
- Accommodation: 9,750 - 11,420 USD
- Meals: 6,410 - 7,890 USD
- Insurance: 3,222 - 3,222 USD
ESTIMATED TOTAL: 49,310 - 55,266 USD
Requirements for applicants
GPA requirements
- An undergraduate or graduate GPA of 3.00 or better (on a 4.00 scale) is preferred
English Language Requirements
- IELTS Academic (including the IELTS OneSkills Retake) minimum score – 6.5
- TOEFL iBT (including the TOEFL My Best Score) 80
- Duolingo minimum score – 120
- PTE minimum score – 58
About the university
Established in 1870, Colorado State University (CSU) ranks among the premier public research universities in the United States. The university is situated in the foothills of the picturesque Rocky Mountains near Fort Collins, just an hour from Denver, Colorado.
CSU is internationally acknowledged in various essential subjects, including cancer research, atmospheric science, animal science, climate change, forest and wildlife management, engineering, and water management.
At CSU, you will have the option to build a distinctive academic trajectory tailored to your objectives. You will become part of a nurturing campus featuring distinguished instructors, over 2,500 international students from 112 nations, and access to tools that will assist you in exploring your interests.
