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Doctor of Philosophy in Anthropology

University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Paradise , United States
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Degree
PhD
Major
Anthropology | Philosophy | Social Science
Discipline
Humanities
Minor
Cultural Anthropology | Philosophy and Philosophical Inquiry | Physical Anthropology and Human Evolution
Course Language
English
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Program Overview

The PhD program in Anthropology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas offers advanced training in theory, research methods, and proposal writing. Students specialize in one of four areas: childhood and parenting, food and nutrition, human adaptive strategies, or sexuality, gender, and identity. The program emphasizes individual mentorship and research opportunities, preparing graduates for careers in academia, government, and the private sector.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Doctor of Philosophy program in Anthropology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas combines academically rigorous studies with individual mentorship of students in their areas of interests. Students receive advanced training in theory, contemporary research methods, research design and implementation, and proposal writing. The program focuses on four broad areas: childhood and parenting; food, subsistence, and nutrition; human adaptive strategies; and sexuality, gender and identity.

Outline:

Required Courses (11 credits)

  • ANTH 700A: Proseminar I
  • ANTH 700B: Proseminar II
  • ANTH 703: Core Concepts in Anthropology
  • ANTH 770: Quantitative Methods in Anthropology
  • ANTH 790: Research Design, Professional Ethics, and Grant Writing for Anthropologists

Elective Courses (19 credits)

  • 6 credits must come from ANTH 700-level (non-required) elective courses
  • Remaining elective credits can be graduate-level courses in Anthropology or outside of the department (with approval by major advisor)

Dissertation (12 credits)

  • ANTH 798: Dissertation

Assessment:

Students are assessed through a combination of coursework, exams, and dissertation research.

  • Coursework:
    • Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all coursework.
  • Exams:
    • Students must pass comprehensive exams in three areas relevant to their dissertation research.
  • Dissertation:
    • Students must successfully defend their dissertation proposal and complete a dissertation that makes a substantive contribution to the discipline.

Teaching:

The program is taught by a faculty of active researchers with expertise in a variety of anthropological subfields. Students have the opportunity to work closely with faculty members on research projects and to present their work at conferences and in publications.

Careers:

Graduates of the program have gone on to careers in academia, government, and the private sector. Some common career paths include:

  • Professor
  • Researcher
  • Museum curator
  • Archaeologist
  • Cultural resource manager
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