Anthropology Graduate Certificate in Ethnography at Georgia State University

Programme overview

Ethnography is a field-based research method for the study of social and cultural patterns and practices. Ethnographers use participant-observation, direct observation and interaction, focus group interviews, and other qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques to uncover detailed patterns of human behavior in their cultural context. Ethnographic data analysis is especially productive in clarifying complex issues, informing policy and designing innovative, effective, data-driven solutions to organizational problems.

Faculty: College of Arts & Sciences | Department: Anthropology | Duration: 15 hours of graduate coursework must be completed | Study mode: full-time | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

The program is comprised of nine hours of required courses (Methods in Sociocultural Anthropology [3], Qualitative Methods in Anthropology [3], and either Ethnography into the 21st Century [3] OR Anthropological Theory and Praxis [3]) plus six hours of electives.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students must apply to the certificate program during either fall or spring semester. In addition to the general requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences, the Department of Anthropology has the following requirements for application for the Graduate Certificate in Ethnography program: Two letters of recommendation from individuals who can evaluate the applicant’s potential to do graduate work in anthropology Curriculum vitae or resume Writing sample Statement of Purpose: Use the following prompts: Applicants from outside the Anthropology MA program: Please describe your interest in anthropology, and ethnography in particular. Describe any educational, professional, or volunteer experiences (past or current) that involved qualitative research or applied work (such as public service). Discuss your future goals, such as further study or career focused, and how undertaking the certificate in Ethnography will prepare you to achieve them. (Limit 500 words) Applicants from within the Anthropology MA program: please submit your Statement of Purpose from your MA application; you may include updated information related to the prompts for outside applicants.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 15 hours of graduate coursework must be completed

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.gsu.edu/future/admissions/

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