M.A. Applied Anthropology at University of South Florida

Programme overview

Initiated in 1974, the M.A. in Applied Anthropology was the first in the country focused on career training for the practice of applied anthropology. Students choose a concentration in Archaeology, Biological Anthropology, Cultural Anthropology or Medical Anthropology, with optional specializations. It is a terminal degree for professional careers and a route to doctoral study.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Anthropology | Duration: 30 credit hours minimum | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

6 core hours (foundations of applied anthropology, quantitative methods), 9 hours in a concentration, 9 hours of electives or an optional specialization (Archaeological and Forensic Sciences, Biocultural Medical Anthropology, Cultural Resource Management, Environmental Anthropology, Heritage Studies), and at least 6 hours of internship/thesis via a research, internship-based research or internship option.

Career pathways

Academia, public policy, and domestic and international non-profit and private sector organizations; administration, program evaluation, planning, research and cultural resource management; contract archaeology, museums and public health agencies depending on concentration.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Must meet USF graduate admission and English proficiency requirements. Statement of purpose, three letters of recommendation, resume or CV, supplemental department application form, and an optional writing sample.

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.

Master's and Educational Specialist admission is offered for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Final university deadlines for master's and Educational Specialist programmes: June 1 for Fall, October 15 for Spring, February 15 for Summer. Programme-specific priority deadlines apply for funding and consideration; priority applications receive maximum consideration and later applications are considered on a space-available basis.

The nonrefundable graduate degree-seeking application fee is $30, paid through the Online Graduate Application site; international applicants may pay by electronic fund transfer from international banks. Test scores (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, etc.) are required only if the programme requires them.

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