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MA Anthropology in Historical Archaeology

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

College of William and Mary

Program Overview

The Department of Anthropology's graduate program offers an M.A. with a specialization in Historical Anthropology. Students take courses in cultural theory, area studies, historiography, and methodology, with special emphasis on comparative colonialism, the African diaspora, Native America, and the archaeology of Colonial America and the Caribbean. Practical training in field, laboratory, and museum conservation methods is available in various courses, including summer field schools. The Williamsburg area has unparalleled historical, archaeological, and museum resources, as well as opportunities to participate in a wide variety of ongoing research projects.

Program Key Stats

$33564 (Annual cost)
$ 45



34 %

Eligibility Criteria


100
160
157
620
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100

Additional Information & Requirements

Writing Sample, Letters of Recommendation, Official Transcripts

Career Options

  • University professors
  • Historical archaeologists
  • Professionals in museums
  • Historical societies
  • Government
  • and the private sector

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