Course variations

Course summary

Each student develops, in collaboration with his advisers, a program of study in anthropology designed to establish a high level of competency. A minimum of 75 points of acceptable graduate credit is required for the Ph.D. Of these 75 points, a maximum of 45 points can be completed through another Faculty of Columbia University or a maximum of 30 points may be transferred or earned in courses from other recognized graduate schools. These credits may be earned by course work, through independent study, and through guided research. Major Courses (40-45 points):These courses prepare students with the requisite knowledge of the epistemological, theoretical, methodological, ethnographic, and substantive areas of anthropology. These courses aim to develop competency in the discipline while addressing the specific intellectual interests of the student. At least 15 points of the anthropology requirements must be taken within the program. A minimum of 25 points of the 40 point required in anthropology must be taken at Teachers College or in other faculties of Columbia University. Up to 15 points in anthropology courses may be taken at other graduate institutions who are members of the Inter-University Doctoral Consortium to satisfy the major course requirements.

Entry requirement for international students

To be admitted to these schools, the applicant must have completed a degree considered in the United States to be equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree with a strong academic record.

Qualification

Doctoral

Awarding body

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

Department name

Teachers College, Department of International and Transcultural Studies