Anthropology, (MA)

Estados Unidos

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¿Qué aprenderé?

The Department of Anthropology offers a Master of Arts degree in Anthropology with the purpose of training students as competent practicing anthropologists to understand and address issues of social inequality using anthropological theory and methods.

Focus areas include community development, cultural heritage and identity, museum studies, health and health equity, environmental anthropology, food justice, economic and social behavior, and humanitarianism. Each student will plan his or her program in consultation with his or her major advisor.

A concentration is also available in Medical Anthropology. The concentration in Medical Anthropology involves the application of theories and methods in medical anthropology to better understand and address health disparities, health risks, and healthcare systems.

Program objectives are that students will: (a) demonstrate advanced comprehension of the holistic conceptual, theoretical and methodological foundations of anthropology; (b) enhance and apply critical analysis and independent thought in relation to core constructs, theories, and methods in anthropological works; (c) conceptualize, design, and implement research on significant anthropological problems for building and strengthening community wellbeing and quality of life; (d) enhance written and oral communication of Anthropological themes and topics; and (e) implement professional training and career opportunities in Anthropology through participation in professional activities such as conference presentations, certification, workshops, and related activities.

¿En cuál departamento estoy?

College of Arts and Sciences

Opciones de estudio

a tiempo completo (30 horas)

Costos de estudio
US$18.514,00 por año
USD $18,514 for 18 credit hours. This fee is for 2023/2024 and may subject to change.

*El precio que se muestra es una referencia, por favor verificar con la institución

Fecha de inicio

Septiembre 2025

Lugar

College of Arts and Sciences

107 Scates Hall,

MEMPHIS,

Tennessee,

38152, United States

Requerimiento de entrada

Para estudiantes internacionales

Baccalaureate Degree: The applicant must provide an official transcript showing that a bachelor’s degree was awarded by an accredited college or university. If you are a UofM undergraduate student applying to Graduate School at UofM, you do not need to request that an official transcript be sent to Graduate Admissions. This office has access to your transcript. In addition, transcripts from any other college or university attended may be requested. Only transcripts received directly from an issuing institution are considered official. Personal copies are not acceptable as official documents.

GPA: The applicant must have earned an acceptable grade point average, typically a minimum of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0, but departments may make exceptions for students whose overall GPA does not adequately reflect their ability to succeed in their chosen field.

English proficiency test scores accepted by the University:

  • Duolingo English Test-110 or higher on the overall score.
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) 550 or higher on the paper version, 80 or higher on the internet-based test
  • IELTS (International English Language Testing System)- 6.5 or higher
  • PTE (Pearson Test of English) - 59 or higher

Puede haber diferentes requisitos de IELTS en función del curso elegido.

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  • Diversa comunidad internacional de estudiantes
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