Anthropology

Temple University

United States of America, Philadelphia

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USD 1,381 / credit

Next IntakeAugust 28, 2023

Anthropology

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Gain advanced training in the social sciences to prepare for a PhD program or a career outside of academia with the Master of Arts in Anthropology in Temple University's College of Liberal Arts. This 30-credit master's program integrates the field's four traditional subfields–archaeology, biological anthropology, linguistic anthropology and sociocultural anthropology–and is structured around two thematic areas: Evolution and Human Environments, and Mobility and Global Inequality.

Evolution and Human Environments examines the origins and development of all forms of human adaptations in the biosocial realm. This area emphasizes ecological, geographic and spatial-historical data, and quantitative analyses grounded in evolutionary theory.

Mobility and Global Inequality explores the social processes and institutions that impact peoples' movement and inform their experiences based on social inequalities, resource distribution and power inequities. Students study ethnographic, linguistic, and visual data and analytical methods rooted in contemporary theory in the social sciences.

The Anthropology MA is led by faculty who have expertise in the following subfields.

Anthropological linguistics
Biological anthropology
Medical anthropology
Prehistoric and historic archaeology
Sociocultural anthropology
Visual anthropology

Conduct fieldwork and acquire the skills you need to perform work in both academic and professional settings. The culminating event for the program is a comprehensive exam designed to assess your knowledge gained in the five core courses.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

University degree requiring four years of study.

Request one certified copy of official transcripts from every college and university you have attended, even if only one course was taken. International degrees must be assessed for equivalency with a U.S. degree based on the characteristics of the national educational system, the type of institution attended and the level of studies completed. A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is ordinarily required for admissions consideration. If unofficial transcripts are submitted during the application process, submission of official academic records will be required by the end of your first term of graduate study if you are admitted and subsequently enroll at Temple University.

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Career

Opportunities

Students in the Anthropology Department in Temple's College of Liberal Arts have landed academic and professional opportunities with the following organizations.

AECOM
Hunter Research, Inc.
National Park Service Independence Archaeology Lab
New Jersey State Museum
Temple University's Anthropology Laboratory and Museum
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

Graduate students benefit from studying in Philadelphia, where they have access to nationally renowned cultural centers and institutions including the African American Museum in Philadelphia, The Franklin Institute, the MÃ¼tter Museum and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

The advanced skills gained from a graduate degree in the College of Liberal Arts are highly relevant in today's rapidly evolving world. You will form expertise through rigorous coursework and research to meet your professional and personal goals.

The following careers are examples of the types of opportunities available to students with an MA in Anthropology.

- Archaeologist
- Archivist
- College professor
- Cultural resource manager
- Ethnographer
- Government analyst
- Museum curator
- Museum technician
- Social worker

Fee Information

Application Fee 60

How to Apply

There are important details to keep in mind as you complete and submit your application to Temple University.

1. Apply using one of two methods.

Choose one of the following two methods to apply.

1. Online Application

Submit an online application and pay the nonrefundable $60 application fee online using either a credit card or a bank account drawn on U.S. funds.

2. Paper Application

Download the PDF application and save it to your device. (Adobe Acrobat is required for access.) You can write on the form, save the final version, and then print for mailing. If you have questions while completing the paper form, refer to the application instructions. Before mailing, enclose a check or money order made payable to Temple University, in the amount of $75, drawn on a U.S. bank. The application fee cannot be refunded.

2. Ensure you use the same name on your application and standardized tests.

Use the exact same name on your application that you used when registering for your standardized tests. Slight differences in your name can cause your application to go unmatched with your reported test scores and delay the processing of your application.

3. Submit all supporting credentials.

Submit the documentation you have been gathering for your application. You can find the correct mailing address or alternate electronic submission information on the degree program’s "Contacts" page in the Graduate Bulletin. All application materials, including portfolios and exhibits, become the property of Temple University and will not be copied, forwarded to another institution or returned.

4. Contact the department with any questions.

If you have any questions about your application, contact the program or department directly. Admissions decisions are made by the department based on your complete application profile, which includes grades, test scores, recommendations, statement of goals, research interests, past employment, portfolio and more.

5. Check the status of your application.

Remember that your application is reviewed only after it is complete. You can check the status of your application and materials by returning to the application system through which you applied.

Anthropology

Temple University

United States of America, Philadelphia

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