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Anthropology, MA at George Mason University

George Mason University, United States

Programme overview

Master of Arts in Anthropology students learn the history of critical inquiry in the discipline of anthropology and how to approach and develop a topic of research. Students are trained in fieldwork and ethnographic methods appropriate for their goals and are guided through the research and writing methods central to completion of a thesis or project. In the process, students learn about the ethics of conducting research.

Faculty: College of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 30 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Fairfax, VA, United States

What you will study

Total 30 credits. Curriculum courses listed include Sociocultural Theory in Anthropology; Biocultural Theory in Anthropology; Quantitative Methods in Anthropology; Thesis or Project Proposal; Master's Research Project; Master's Thesis.

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Entry requirements

Applicants to all graduate programs at George Mason University must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified in Admissions . For specific information, see Application Requirements and Deadlines .

Graduate applicants pay a non-refundable $75 application fee. Application deadlines and requirements differ by programme and are listed on each programme's page.

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