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MA Applied Anthropology

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

University of Maryland College Park

Program Overview

The Master of Applied Anthropology (MAA) is a program designed both for students interested in an anthropology career outside of academia and for those who plan on continuing to a PhD. The program has been offered at the University of Maryland since 1984, and graduates have successfully secured employment or pursued doctoral work in a variety of fields, such as working in the areas of medical and health practice, urban and regional planning and development, community development, conservation and heritage resource development, cultural resource management, and historical archaeology. The focus of the MAA program has been to participate in the building of anthropological practice.

Program Key Stats

$2199 (Per Credit Hour)
$ 75
Aug Intake : 7th Jan


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Eligibility Criteria

3.0
4 Year

100
158
155
600
7.0
95

Additional Information & Requirements

Application. Official Transcripts / Diplomas / Degrees. Letter of Recommendation (3). Statement of Purpose. CV. TOEFL iBT: 95 (Speaking: 22, Reading: 26, Listening & Writing: 24) OR IELTS 7.0 overall (Speaking: 6.5, Reading, Listening & Writing: 7.0). Description of Research/Work Experience (optional). Writing Sample

Career Options

  • Archaeology
  • Ethnography/Cultural Anthropology
  • Cultural Resource Management (CRM)
  • Evaluation/Assessment
  • Historic Preservation Health (international/public health)
  • Museum/Curation/Project Design
  • Environment and Natural Resources
  • Community Development
  • Business
  • Advocacy (human rights/social justice)
  • Tourism/Heritage
  • Human/Social Services
  • Healthcare Management/Services/Deliver

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