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Nov 23, 2024
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2024-2025 Graduate Bulletin
Anthropology MA
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Overview
The MA program in Anthropology provides training in three of the four discipline subfields. It emphasizes theoretical and methodological perspectives in the interpretation of lifeways of populations both past and present. Upon receiving their degrees, students will be prepared to pursue employment or to continue further graduate studies. The curriculum is designed to be completed in two calendar years.
Campus: Hattiesburg
Admission Requirements
- Resumé/CV
- Statement of Purpose- Describe what you wish to gain from graduate study in Anthropology and how the program will help you achieve those goals.
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- Undergraduate Transcript (successful applicants in the past have had an undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or above on the last 60 hours)
- Writing Sample - preferably an academic paper of 10-12 pages on a topic related to anthropology
See Academic Requirements and Procedures for additional requirements.
Course Requirements (33 hours)
Dual MA/MLIS Course Requirements (61 hrs)
Dual MA/MLIS requires thirty (30) hours in Anthropology and thirty-one (31) hours in Library and Information Science.
Anthropology requirements (30 hours):
The Library and Information Sciences requirements in this program are covered in the School of Library and Information Sciences section of this Bulletin.
Dual MA/MPH with Public Health (69 - 75 hrs)
Dual MA/MPH requires thirty (30) hours in Anthropology and thirty-nine (39) to forty-five (45) hours in Public Health.
Anthropology requirements (30 hours):
The Public Health requirements in this program are covered in the School of Health Professions section of this Bulletin.
Dual MA with History (60 hrs)
Dual MA requires thirty (30) hours in Anthropology and thirty (30) hours in History.
Anthropology requirements (30 hrs):
The History requirements in this program are covered in the School of Humanities section of this Bulletin.
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