The MA in Anthropology; Non-Thesis provides an intensive, course-based training in the fundamentals of anthropological theory and methodology over three semesters. The program is designed as a rigorous and comprehensive preparation for subsequent specialization in sociocultural anthropology, archaeology, or medical anthropology at the PhD level.
Term 1, M.A. 1: 15 credits
ANTH 602
Theory 1
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Anthropology: A survey of theories and methods employed in anthropology.
Offered by: Anthropology
ANTH 609D1
Proseminar in Anthropology
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Anthropology: A survey of professional skills in the field of anthropology.
Offered by: Anthropology
- Terms
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
ANTH 690
Research Paper 1
6 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Anthropology: Production of a research paper that will explore a clearly defined problem, show familiarity with the most important work previously done in the field, and demonstrate the ability to carry out research, organize results and present them. The paper must demonstrate the candidate's ability to do independent work at the graduate level in a particular field of anthropology. It is devoted to research design and bibliographical research.
Offered by: Anthropology
- Terms
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
ANTH 6xx Complementary Course (3 credits)*
Term 2, M.A. 1: 15 credits
ANTH 603
Theory 2
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Anthropology: A survey of theories and methods employed in anthropology.
Offered by: Anthropology
ANTH 609D2
Proseminar in Anthropology
3 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Anthropology: A survey of professional skills in the field of anthropology.
Offered by: Anthropology
- Terms
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
ANTH 691
Research Paper 2
6 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Anthropology: Production of a research paper that will explore a clearly defined problem, show familiarity with the most important work previously done in the field, and demonstrate the ability to carry out research, organize results and present them. The paper must demonstrate the candidate's ability to do independent work at the graduate level in a particular field of anthropology. It is devoted to research implementation and analysis.
Offered by: Anthropology
- Terms
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
ANTH 6xx Complementary Course (3 credits)*
Term 3, M.A. 1: 15 credits
ANTH 692
Research Paper 3
6 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Anthropology: Production of a research paper that will explore a clearly defined problem, show familiarity with the most important work previously done in the field, and demonstrate the ability to carry out research, organize results and present them. The paper must demonstrate the candidate's ability to do independent work at the graduate level in a particular field of anthropology. It is devoted to the actual drafting of the paper.
Offered by: Anthropology
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
ANTH 6xx Complementary Courses (9 credits)*
*Complimentary course credits to be chosen from among 500-level or above departmental course offerings and to be determined by the student's area of study.
Please note: The Master's degree is normally considered a step towards Ph.D studies. Students are encouraged to progress rapidly in the program.