Study Master of Arts in Anthropology at California State University - Fullerton in the USA, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Master of Arts in Anthropology

USA

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What will I learn?

The program offers advanced study of general anthropology, while simultaneously encouraging specialization in one (or more) of the anthropological subdisciplines: archaeology cultural anthropology anthropological linguistics and evolutionary anthropology. Opportunities for field and laboratory research, and other related learning experiences permit students to enlarge upon formal classroom training and work independently with original data. Students may pursue a thesis or project of either a traditional or more exploratory character. Efforts are made to assist individuals to plan programs that will meet their individual needs and interests. Students must remain continuously enrolled, either by enrolling in at least one Anthropology course each semester or by enrolling in Graduate Studies 700. Students may request a waiver of this requirement for one or two semesters if professional purposes require absence from campus. A student who is not continuously enrolled will be required to apply for readmission to the program. A thesis, project or exam must be completed for the degree. The progress of graduate students will be reviewed prior to classification and again before advancement to candidacy. Students must demonstrate competence in a foreign language or quantitative methods.

Which department am I in?

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$15,168.00 per year
Student Success Fee - 230.54

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

August 2027

Venue

California State University Fullerton

800 N. State College Blvd.,

Fullerton,

California,

92831, West, United States

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$15,168.00 per year
Student Success Fee - 230.54

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2028

Venue

California State University Fullerton

800 N. State College Blvd.,

Fullerton,

California,

92831, West, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants are eligible to apply as a graduate student if you have earned a degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree. You must meet the following requirements: Above average class standing at an internationally accredited college or university: the equivalent of at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale is recommended. Provisional admission – Students who are admitted provisionally are required to provide their official transcripts, bachelors degree certificate and test scores as soon as possible after being admitted otherwise the admission decision could be rescinded. Students must meet the CSU requirements for admission to a masters degree program. Please consult the Graduate Admissions section in this catalog for complete information. In addition, admission to conditionally classified standing is contingent upon evaluation and acceptance by the Graduate Affairs Committee. The Department of Anthropology requires a grade-point average of 3.0 in all undergraduate coursework in anthropology. Students with limited subject or grade deficiencies may be considered for admission to the program if they agree to complete, with at least a “B” (3.0) average, additional courses selected by the Graduate Study Committee. Subject deficiencies must be met prior to candidacy. Students entering the M.A. program from other fields or other departments of anthropology should discuss appropriate course substitution with the graduate adviser. The department does not permit substitutions for the core courses.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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