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COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

W. Keats Sparrow, Dean, 1002 Bate Building

DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY

Linda Wolfe, Chairperson, A-215 Brewster

MA IN ANTHROPOLOGY

The graduate faculty reviews each candidate’s undergraduate grades, GRE scores, a sample of writing, statement of purpose, and three letters of recommendation.  Admission to the MA program in anthropology requires the equivalent of an undergraduate major in anthropology. Any student whose undergraduate preparation is deficient in the requirements for the degree program must complete the prescribed courses.  Minimum degree requirement is 30-33 s.h. as follows:

1.
Core requirements: ANTH 6101, 6102, 6103, 6104; choose  one  from the following: ANTH 5010, 5015, 6020.
15 s.h.
2.
Electives as specified by the student’s adviser may include courses other than ANTH, with a maximum of 6 s.h. (3 s.h. for students pursuing non-thesis option) of ANTH 6501, 6502, 6503.
12 s.h.
3.
The student must pass a foreign language proficiency test or the equivalent or pass a minimum of 6 s.h. in research skills courses approved by the chairperson of the department with a minimum grade of B in addition to the regular curriculum.  The student must pass a comprehensive examination covering each area of anthropology (archeology, cultural anthropology, and physical anthropology.
4.
Options (Choose one of the following.).
3-6 s.h.
Thesis Option:  ANTH 7000.
The student writes a thesis and presents a seminar based on the thesis research.  The thesis proposal and the subsequent thesis must be approved by the student's adviser and committee composed of three anthropology faculty members and an outside reviewer, the departmental director of graduate studies, and the departmental chairperson.
Internship Option:  ANTH 6994 (ANTH 6994 optional).
The student writes an internship report and presents a seminar based on the internship report. The internship and the subsequent report must be approved by the student's adviser and the committee composed of three anthropology faculty members and external internship supervisor, the departmental director of graduate studies, and the departmental chairperson.
Non-thesis Option:  Additional electives.
The student's adviser and committee, the departmental director of graduate studies, and the chairperson must approve the student's course of study.


3 s.h.




3 s.h.




6 s.h.

ANTH: Anthropology

5010. Advanced Archaeological Methods and Theory (3) P: ANTH 3077 or equivalent or consent of instructor. Advanced survey of methodology relevant to analysis of archaeological cultures. Emphasis on research design, processes of culture change, and theoretical applications.

5015. Advanced Ethnographic Methods and Theory (3) 3 hours per week and field research projects. P: ANTH 3050 or equivalent or consent of instructor. Advanced training in ethnographic field methods and theory. Emphasis on individual and group research.

5030. Economic Anthropology (3) P: ANTH 2200 or consent of instructor. Production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services from an anthropological perspective. Emphasis on ways in which society and culture influence economic behaviors in underdeveloped regions.

5065. Maritime Anthropology (3) P: ANTH 2200 or consent of instructor. Systematic study of human adaptations to marine environments around the world from prehistoric to contemporary periods. Emphasis on cross-cultural examinations of nonindustrial societies.

5120. Archaeology of the Southeastern US (3) P: ANTH 2000 or consent of instructor. Intensive study of prehistoric cultures in Southeastern US. Emphasis on cultural dynamics and environmental relationships.

5125. Historical Archaeology (3) P: ANTH 2000 or consent of instructor. Development and practice of historical archaeology with theoretical and methodological contributions. Contemporary issues, including on-going projects in NC and Southeast.

5175. Advanced Archaeological Field Training (6) 40 hours of field research per week (summer). P: ANTH 3077 or 3175 or equivalent; or consent of instructor. Research methods applied to specific archaeological field problems.

5201. Special Topics in Archaeology (3) May be repeated for maximum of 6 s.h. P: Graduate standing or consent of instructor. Advanced level. Topics vary depending on student interest and current issues.

5202. Special Topics in Cultural Anthropology (3) May be repeated for maximum of 6 s.h. P: Graduate standing or consent of instructor. Advanced level. Topics vary depending on student interest and current issues.

5203. Special Topics in Physical Anthropology (3) May be repeated for maximum of 6 s.h. P: Graduate standing or consent of instructor. Advanced level. Topics vary depending on student interest and current issues.

6020. Advanced Physical Anthropology Methods and Theory (3) P: Graduate standing or consent of instructor. Advanced training. Primate behavior, human genetics, anthroposcopy, anthropometry, dermatoglyphics, and osteometry.

6101. Core Course: Archaeology (3) P: Admission to anthropology graduate program or consent of instructor. Methodological concepts, cultural-historical applications, and theoretical orientations appropriate to contemporary research in archaeology.

6102. Core Course: Cultural Anthropology (3) P: Admission to anthropology graduate program or consent of instructor. Contemporary research in subfield of cultural anthropology.

6103. Core Course: Physical Anthropology (3) P: Admission to anthropology graduate program or consent of instructor. Contemporary research in subfield of physical anthropology.

6104. Anthropological Research Design (3) P: Enrollment in anthropology MA; ANTH 5010 or 5015 or 6020 or consent of instructor. Analytical techniques most useful to anthropologists. Persuasive writing and organizational skills necessary to develop effective research program.

6501, 6502, 6503. Independent Reading and Research (1,2,3) May be repeated for maximum of 6 s.h. for thesis and internship option and 3 s.h. for non-thesis option. P: Consent of instructor. Intensive research in selected subdiscipline of anthropology.

6993, 6994. Internship (3,3) 140 hours of supervised field experience. P: Admission to ANTH graduate program.

7000. Thesis (3) May be repeated. May count maximum of 3 s.h.

ANTH Banked Courses

6105. Anthropological Research Design Analytical Laboratory (1)

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