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Dec 05, 2025
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2025-2026 Graduate Catalog
Anthropology MA
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The Department of Anthropology offers a broad range of graduate studies in the subfields of archaeology, cultural anthropology, medical anthropology and physical anthropology, designed to provide students with the critical skills necessary for successful professional careers as anthropologists. Subfield concentrations can be combined or complemented with work in other disciplines. From the first year, students combine required course offerings with research and coursework tailored to their needs and interests. Our facilities provide extensive laboratory, office, classroom and museum space.
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Anthropology MA Curriculum
Required Core (3 credits)
Electives & Culminating Experience (18 credits)
Anthropology Electives (12-15 credits)
Number of elective credits may vary depending on choice made to complete the culminating experience. Be sure to complete enough elective credit to reach 30 minimum total credit hours. - At least one must be another “formal” core course.
- All Grad APY courses except APY 600.
- Maximum 6 Credits outside of APY (with advisor approval).
Culminating Experience: Project or Thesis (3-6 credits)
Total Credit Hours: 30
3.0 Degree GPA required Medical Anthropology Concentration
Required Core (6 credits)
Medical Anthropology Concentration Core (9 credits)
Select 3 courses Medical Anthropology Concentration: Electives & Culminating Experience (15 credits)
Medical Anthropology Concentration Electives (9-12 credits)
- Number of elective credits may vary depending on choice made to complete the Culminating Project. Be sure to complete enough elective credit to reach 30 minimum total credit hours.
- Any APY Grad course except APY 600
- Maximum 6 credits outside APY (with advisor approval)
Medical Anthropology Concentration Culminating Experience: Project or Thesis (3-6 credits)
Total Credit Hours: 30
3.0 Degree GPA required Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
1) Mastery of general principles of anthropological method and theory in the three major subfields of the discipline 2) Familiarity with the history of anthropology and with recent developments in the field. 3) Ability to design and conduct a research project on a topic of anthropological relevance. 4) Utilize appropriate analytical skills and qualitative/quantitative methods in the assessment and conduct of research. 5) Develop written communication skills for the dissemination of scientific research results. SED Statement
This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED). |
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