Anthropology, M.A. at Georgia State University

Georgia State University's Master of Arts (M.A.) degree program in anthropology provides rigorous training in anthropological theories, methods, and skills. The program investigates a broad range of social, cultural, political-economic, and biological issues, processes, and problems pertaining to the human experience in its past and present dimensions. The Department of Anthropology program utilizes resources in metropolitan Atlanta and worldwide to promote student learning.

Faculty: College of Arts & Sciences  |  Department: Anthropology  |  Duration: A minimum of 33 semester hours of graduate coursework must be completed for the thesis option, 36 semester hours for the capstone option.  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Priority Deadlines for students seeking funding: Fall: January 31 Spring: September 30 Regular Deadlines: Fall: March 1 Spring: November 1 deadline Summer: Does not admit  |  Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

Career pathways

There are five main career paths for anthropology graduates. Many corporations look explicitly for anthropologists, recognizing the utility of their perspective on a corporate team. A corporate anthropologist working in market research might conduct targeted focus groups to examine consumer preference patterns not readily apparent through statistical or survey methods.

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