Program Overview

Medical Anthropology (Certificate)

Overview

Medical anthropology is one aspect within the broader study of cultures, the people who make up those cultures and the behaviors they exhibit. It's a closer look at how societal, cultural, biological and other factors impact the health and well-being of local communities. The Graduate Certificate in Medical Anthropology gives health science professionals and social scientists a deeper understanding of the factors that influence how societies prevent and treat illnesses, how medical systems fit within those environments and how other cultural norms impact health. The graduate certificate program includes 12 credit hours of combined coursework (9 units) and research (3 units).

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson

Minimum Credit Units

• 12 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Department / Academic Unit

• College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Degree

• Graduate Certificate

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

• An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
• Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
• Minimum GPA of 2.75 based on a 4.0 scale for Certificate applicants.

Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.