Anthropology
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    Anthropology

    East Carolina University
    East Carolina University
    United States of America
    United States of America, Greenville
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    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 39,466 / Year
    Next IntakeAugust 21, 2023

    Anthropology

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    Are you interested in working with community groups to identify and address health disparities? Would you like to pursue a career in cultural resources management or archaeological conservation?

    The master of arts program in anthropology provides students with a holistic approach to the discipline as well as applied training in a subfield area of choice. Particular strengths of the department include North American prehistoric and historic archaeology, Middle Eastern archaeology, archaeological conservation practices, bioarchaeology, human osteology, forensic anthropology, primate studies, applied medical anthropology with a focus on biocultural and sociocultural approaches to health and health disparities, global and regional studies with an emphasis on global education and intercultural communication, and studies of migration and the immigrant experience.

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    Program Coordinator: Ryan Schacht (287 Flanagan Building; 252-328-9462; [email protected])

    The graduate faculty reviews each candidate's undergraduate grades, a sample of writing, statement of purpose, and two letters of recommendation. Admission to the Anthropology, MA requires the equivalent of an undergraduate major in anthropology. Any student whose undergraduate preparation is deficient in the requirements for the degree program must complete the prescribed courses. Students must pass the degree core courses ANTH 6101, ANTH 6102, and ANTH 6103 with a grade of 'B' or higher to satisfy the comprehensive assessment requirement for the MA degree.

    Minimum degree requirement is 36-39 s.h. as follows:

    1. Core requirements - 15 s.h.
    • ANTH 6101 - Core Course: Archaeology
    • ANTH 6102 - Core Course: Cultural Anthropology
    • ANTH 6103 - Core Course: Physical Anthropology
    • ANTH 6104 - Anthropological Research Design
      • Choose one from the following:
      • ANTH 5010 - Advanced Archaeological Methods and Theory

      • ANTH 5015 - Advanced Ethnographic Methods and Theory OR
      • ANTH 6050 - Advanced Research Methods in Cultural Anthropology

      • ANTH 6020 - Advanced Physical Anthropology Methods and Theory
    2. Electives - 12 s.h.

    Electives as specified by the student's advisor may include courses other than ANTH, with a maximum of 6 s.h. (3 s.h. for students pursuing non-thesis option) of

    • ANTH 6501 - Independent Reading and Research
    • ANTH 6502 - Independent Reading and Research
    • ANTH 6503 - Independent Reading and Research
    3. Research skills - 6 s.h.

    Students must take a minimum of 6 s.h. in research skills courses as approved by the graduate director or chair of the department. 

      4. Options - 3-6 s.h.

      (Choose one of the following.)

        Thesis option - 3 s.h.
        • ANTH 7000 - Thesis
          • Note:

          The student writes a thesis and presents a seminar based on the thesis research. The thesis proposal and the subsequent thesis must be approved by a committee composed of a minimum of three graduate faculty members, two of whom should be in the Department of Anthropology, in addition to the department director of graduate studies, and the department chair.

          Internship option - 3 s.h.
          • ANTH 6993 - Internship
          • ANTH 6994 - Internship optional
            • Note:

            The student writes an internship report and presents a seminar based on the internship report. The internship and the subsequent report must be approved by a committee composed of a minimum of three graduate faculty members, two of whom should be in the Department of Anthropology, in addition to the department director of graduate studies and the department chair.

            Non-thesis option - 6 s.h.
            • Additional electives - 6 s.h.
              Note:

              The student's advisor, the department director of graduate studies, and the department chair must approve the student's course of study.

              Teaching option - 6 s.h.
              • ADED 6240 - Effective College Teaching
              • ANTH 6301 - Practicum in Teaching Introductory Anthropology
                • Note:

                The student's advisor, the department director of graduate studies, and the department chair must approve the student's course of study.

              For more information about this degree visit the university's academic catalogs.

              Requirements

              Entry Requirements

              In order to be considered for admission, international graduate applicants follow the same steps as a U.S. applicant with a few exceptions as identified in Red font. Step by step instructions are identified below:

              • Complete the ECU Online Graduate School Application: One application fee and one set of supporting documents should be submitted for each program of study applying to.
              • Pay the Application Fee: Payment will be made through the self-service portal prior to submission of the application. The payment portal accepts debit or credit card only.
              • Provide Foreign Transcript Evaluation: 

              An official course by course credential evaluation of all foreign transcripts indicating that, at minimum, the US equivalent of a bachelor’s degree has been awarded by an accredited college or university is required.

              • Provide Official Transcript(s) & Diploma Copy: A copy of your transcript(s) and diplomas showing a full education history issued in your native language as well as a notarized or certified copy in English must be uploaded to your application.
              • Provide Evidence of English Proficiency: If English is not your native language and you have not completed at least one year of education (minimum of 18 credit hours) at a United States school, you are required to take a standardized English language exam or complete the ECU Language Academy (ECULA).
                • Language Exam Options: The Graduate School accepts either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), the Duolingo English Test or Pearson Test of English (PTE) and scores must be forwarded to the Graduate School by the testing service. The paper- or computer-based TOEFL exam is accepted by request only.
              • ECU Language Academy: You may choose to attend the ECU Language Academy instead of taking the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE. Also, if you do not obtain the required score on the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE, at least one session of the ECU Language Academy may be required prior to the start of your program. Successful completion of all levels of the ECU Language Academy is required for admission without TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores. More information on the ECU Language Academy, including the ECULA application, is available on the Intensive English Program website. Individual programs may have higher minimum requirements.
              • Provide Official Standardized Admissions Test Results: If required by the program you’re applying to, please arrange for an official score report to be sent directly to the Graduate School by the testing service (GRE or GMAT). ECU’s institutional code is 5180. ECU does not have departmental codes.
              • Upload Statement of Purpose: If required by the program you’re applying to, please upload a copy of your personal statement (why you believe you would be a good candidate for the program) to your application. You may want to use resources to help you write a personal statement in English such as this webinar.
              • Provide Letters of recommendation: If required by the program you’re applying to, please arrange to have LOR’s submitted electronically with the online application. Review your program’s application requirements to determine the number of letters, if any, that they require.
              • Upload Resume: If required by the program you’re applying to, please upload a copy of your most recent resume to your online application.
              • Provide Financial information: If/when you are admitted to a graduate program at ECU you will be required to provide certified evidence of financial resources adequate to cover educational costs and living expenses. Documents only need submitted if/when an offer of admission is extended.

              English Requirements

              • PTEMin 65
              • IELTSMin 6.5
              • TOEFLMin 78

              Career

              Graduates with this degree are successful in many fields and careers, including the following:

              • Anthropology
              • Archeologists
              • Archeology Teacher, Postsecondary
              • Anthropology Teacher, Postsecondary
              • Public Administration and Legal Services
              • Education and Training

              Career Opportunities

              ECU has developed resources to help you learn more about career opportunities and job market outlook. In addition, the websites below provide specific information on careers in the various majors from which students may choose:

              NC Tower

              This website provides graphs and tables of in-depth information on employment rates, wages and ongoing higher education enrollment of graduates from the North Carolina Community College System and from the University of North Carolina system schools. NC Tower includes data on former UNC students who are working in roughly 90% of all jobs in North Carolina. This database excludes information for graduates who are:

              • Self-employed;
              • Work for the federal government, including the military: or
              • Work outside of North Carolina.

              US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook

              This website also provides in-depth information regarding pay, projected new jobs, required education, growth rate and on-the-job training information on various occupations.

              Degree-specific internships

              For information on internship information for specific majors, go to the home page of the department in which the major is located and, as available, find the link to the information on internships in that major.

              Fee Information

              Application Fee 75

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              Anthropology

              East Carolina University

              East Carolina University

              United States of America

              United States of America, Greenville

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