MA Anthropology at University of Missouri-Columbia

Programme overview

Students are expected to gain advanced knowledge in the three subfields represented in our program (archaeology, biological anthropology, cultural anthropology). Anthropology faculty members work closely with graduate students to conduct collaborative research as an integral component of the graduate program. Opportunities for specialization are provided through research courses leading to a thesis or other MA project.

Faculty: College of Arts and Science | Department: Anthropology | Duration: 30 credit hours | Location: Columbia, MO, United States

What you will study

MA graduate students must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours beyond the Bachelor of Arts degree. At least 9 of the required hours must be 8000-level anthropology courses and seminars, and must include at least one content course (i.e., not a readings or research course).

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Application information

Entry requirements

To the Graduate School : All required Graduate Admissions documents 3 letters of recommendation (through online application) GRE scores (optional) Statement of purpose Unofficial transcripts (Official transcripts need to be submitted to the Graduate School upon acceptance.) Writing Sample (optional) <h2

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 and online programmes bill for Summer, Fall and Spring terms; each programme sets its own application requirements and deadlines, which are programmed into the application for admission.

Degree-seeking graduate applicants pay a non-refundable application fee of $75 (U.S. citizens and permanent residents) or $100 (nonresident internationals); graduate certificate and non-degree applicants pay $40. Applications are valid for three semesters after the original application term.

Graduate programmes apply through the Graduate School online application for admission, which requires a qualifying bachelor degree and at least a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework; School of Law, School of Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine and Occupational Therapy Doctorate have their own application processes.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.missouri.edu/admissions/

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