The MA in Anthropology; Non-Thesis provides an intensive, course-based training in the fundamentals of anthropological theory and methodology over three semesters. The program is designed as a rigorous and comprehensive preparation for subsequent specialization in sociocultural anthropology, archaeology, or medical anthropology at the PhD level.
Term 1, M.A. 1: 15 credits
ANTH 602. Theory 1.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Anthropology (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Fall 2025
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Description
A survey of theories and methods employed in anthropology.
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ANTH 609D1. Proseminar in Anthropology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Anthropology (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Fall 2025
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Description
A survey of professional skills in the field of anthropology.
- Students must register for both ANTH 609D1 and ANTH 609D2
- No credit will be given for this course unless both ANTH 609D1 and ANTH 609D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
- ANTH 609D1 and ANTH 609D2 together are equivalent to ANTH 609
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ANTH 690. Research Paper 1.
Credits: 6
Offered by: Anthropology (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Fall 2025
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Description
Production of a research paper that will explore a clearly defined problem, show familiarity with the most important work previously done in the field, and demonstrate the ability to carry out research, organize results and present them. The paper must demonstrate the candidate's ability to do independent work at the graduate level in a particular field of anthropology. It is devoted to research design and bibliographical research.
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ANTH 6xx Complementary Course (3 credits)*
Term 2, M.A. 1: 15 credits
ANTH 603. Theory 2.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Anthropology (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Winter 2026
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Winter 2026 in Visual Schedule Builder.
Description
A survey of theories and methods employed in anthropology.
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ANTH 609D2. Proseminar in Anthropology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Anthropology (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Winter 2026
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Winter 2026 in Visual Schedule Builder.
Description
A survey of professional skills in the field of anthropology.
- Prerequisite: ANTH 609D1
- No credit will be given for this course unless both ANTH 609D1 and ANTH 609D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
- ANTH 609D1 and ANTH 609D2 together are equivalent to ANTH 609
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ANTH 691. Research Paper 2.
Credits: 6
Offered by: Anthropology (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026
Description
Production of a research paper that will explore a clearly defined problem, show familiarity with the most important work previously done in the field, and demonstrate the ability to carry out research, organize results and present them. The paper must demonstrate the candidate's ability to do independent work at the graduate level in a particular field of anthropology. It is devoted to research implementation and analysis.
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ANTH 6xx Complementary Course (3 credits)*
Term 3, M.A. 1: 15 credits
ANTH 692. Research Paper 3.
Credits: 6
Offered by: Anthropology (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Production of a research paper that will explore a clearly defined problem, show familiarity with the most important work previously done in the field, and demonstrate the ability to carry out research, organize results and present them. The paper must demonstrate the candidate's ability to do independent work at the graduate level in a particular field of anthropology. It is devoted to the actual drafting of the paper.
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ANTH 6xx Complementary Courses (9 credits)*
*Complimentary course credits to be chosen from among 500-level or above departmental course offerings and to be determined by the student's area of study.
Please note: The Master's degree is normally considered a step towards Ph.D studies. Students are encouraged to progress rapidly in the program.