MA Anthropology at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The MA in Anthropology suits students aiming at academic or non-academic careers or those whose undergraduate training did not prepare them for doctoral work. It offers a coursework-only pathway with a comprehensive exam or a capstone pathway.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of Anthropology | Duration: Minimum 30 graduate credits; minimum residence one year; full- or part-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

30 credits including ANT 525 Research Areas, professional training in ethics and skills, two foundation courses (such as Approaches in Archaeology, Primate Evolution, Human Evolution) and, for the capstone pathway, at least 6 credits of ANT 599 Capstone Project. Study abroad credits and an Advanced Graduate Certificate in Human Origins are possible.

Career pathways

Education and other non-academic or academic careers; preparation for doctoral work.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School admission requirements plus acceptance by the Department of Anthropology Admissions Committee. A 3.0 GPA must be maintained in the degree.

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.

Graduate applications are for fall entry with funding consideration; deadlines and any other entry terms vary by program.

Graduate School: the application fee is $100 (limited exceptions). Applications are submitted online through the Slate portal. Minimum cumulative GPA 3.00 on a 4.00 scale; GRE scores are listed on the application checklist and three letters of recommendation are required. Deadlines vary by program; for fall applications considered for funding the deadline is typically January 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/grad/admissions/apply-graduate-programs.html

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