Program Overview

Master's in Anthropology

Overview

Wichita State's Master of Arts (MA) in anthropology combines a diverse range of courses and concentrations, with opportunities for student-faculty research and internships in many different settings—opening doors to a wide variety of career paths.

Admission to the Program

Admission to the MA program requires the completion of a minimum of 15 credit hours in anthropology, an introductory statistics course, and a minimum 3.25 GPA (on a 4.00 scale).

Inside the Program

Applied Learning

At Wichita State, applied learning is everything. In fact, every degree we offer has a guaranteed applied learning or research experience built right into it, equipping you with the relevant skills and experience to make you workforce ready before graduation.

Curriculum

A master's degree in anthropology requires 36 hours of graduate study, of which 60 percent (22 hours) must be numbered 700 or above. In addition to core courses, students must choose from one of three tracks to complete their degree: thesis, project, or internship. All students who present a thesis, project, or internship must pass an oral defense. A foreign language examination may be required depending upon the nature of the thesis topic.

Careers

From the lab to the field, anthropologists are found working in diverse settings within the areas of education, government, public health, social services, foreign service, museums, law enforcement, and more.

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