1. University of Alaska Anchorage
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  4. MA in Anthropology

MA in Anthropology

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

University of Alaska Anchorage

Program Overview

The anthropology graduate program provides students with a rigorous background in contemporary theory and practice in applied anthropology through advanced coursework, internships, independent research and a research-based thesis. Students learn to apply anthropological concepts, methods, ethics and perspectives to the specific subfield of anthropology in which they practice. The applied cultural anthropology concentration identifies and assists in resolving current social issues in their cultural dimensions. The cultural resource management concentration involves the inventory, assessment and conservation of archaeological and historical sites and remains, and places of traditional cultural importance, as a part of a larger management framework.

Program Key Stats

$1079 (Per Credit)



65.3 %

Eligibility Criteria


6.5

Additional Information & Requirements

Transcripts from the previously attended schools, Bachelors degree in a relevant subject with a minimum cgpa of 3, English language profeciency test scores (minimum score of 79 for TOEFL and 6.5 for IELTS), Essay, Resume, 3 letters of recommendation, Letter of intent, Research Proposal

Career Options

  • Tribal liaison
  • Subsistence studies researcher
  • Environmental impact studies manager
  • Cultural resource compliance director

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