Master of Arts in Anthropology

University of Tulsa

Anthropology is the study of humans, past and present. Our interdisciplinary programs are devised around four traditional areas of anthropology: archaeology, cultural anthropology, biological (physical) anthropology, and linguistics. This allows you to fully grasp the complexity of cultures across history.Developing your ability to comprehend and analyze theories, human cultures, and social groups will be at the core of your educational and personal development. Our expert faculty will support you on innovative research projects in TU’s state-of-the-art laboratories and across field sites worldwide. You will have access to our world-class collections and archives, including the most extensive lithic raw material collection in the U.S. while learning to apply theory and methods to real-world problems.Working in close-knit teams, combining experimental analysis and extensive fieldwork worldwide, you will develop critical, analytical, and problem-solving skills crucial for your future career. Besides the four degrees we offer, our master’s program has a well-established reputation, with over 75 percent of alumni currently holding anthropological or archaeological positions in notable organizations and entities such as the Oklahoma Department of Human Services, the U.S. Department of the Interior, and Osage Nation.Job opportunities: Cultural resource manager, Museum research associate, Government forensic consultant, City preservation plannerArchaeologist