Readmission to the Graduate Program
Students who take two or more semesters off (including summer) must apply for readmission. All graduate readmissions must be approved by both the Department and the College. The Department generally […]
Certification into the PhD Program
Students do not automatically become candidates for a PhD degree. They must be certified into the PhD program by their supervisory committee. Certification upon Completion of the MA This process […]
Master’s Degree Comprehensive Exams
Students choosing the non-thesis option must pass a final comprehensive examination after completing the coursework. Students choosing to write a thesis may be required by their committee to take a […]
Choosing a Track
Each graduate student should specify a major field of study among the four fields of anthropology (Cultural, Biological, Linguistic, Archaeology). In addition, each must choose one of three tracks: Specialized track focusing on […]
Milestones of Progress towards a Masters degree in Anthropology
The trajectory of MA students will vary, but there are certain milestones that should be met by the end of the first semester, second semester, and final semester. They are […]
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Milestones of Progress towards a PhD in Anthropology
The trajectory of PhD students will vary, but there are certain milestones that should be met by the end of the first semester, second semester, and final semester. They are […]
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Qualifying Exam for a PhD in Anthropology
When a PhD student has finished most of the coursework and developed a plan for dissertation fieldwork, the committee administers a qualifying examination consisting of both written and oral components. […]