Applicants for the Master's degree must have a baccalaureate degree from an approved college of university. Applicants must be recommended to the Graduate School for acceptance by the Department of Anthropology. Admission requirements include official transcripts from all previous colleges or universities (whether a degree was earned or not), a personal statement of the student's interest and intent, a writing sample, and at least two letters of recommendation. Applicants to the non-thesis archaeology track must demonstrate completion of a field school or commensurate supervised field experience. A strong applicant should have a 3.50 GPA. Practically speaking, an applicant intending to seek a MA should be supported by at least two faculty members willing to serve as mentors in order to be admitted into the program.
