The graduate program is designed to ensure a solid foundation and grounding in the field of anthropology for degrees leading to a Master of Arts in Anthropology and a Doctor of Philosophy in Anthropology. The students will focus on their specific areas of research and specialization upon completion of the core courses. It is expected that a student’s research be based on data generated from fieldwork.

Curriculum Requirement of M.A. in Anthropology

• 15 units of Core Course
• 3 units of Research Design and Methods
• 6 units of Specialization
• 6 units of Thesis

Cycle of core courses

The cycle of core courses for the 1st Semester shall be as follows:

• Anthro 292 (Anthropological Theory)
• Anthro 270 (Linguistic Anthropology)
• Anthro 224 (World Ethnography)

The cycle of core courses for the 2nd Semester shall be as follows:

• Anthro 202 (Physical Anthropology)
• Anthro 212 (World Archaeology)
• Anthro 297 (Research Design and Methods)