Overview

The Master of Science or Master of Arts degree in Applied Anthropology at University of North Texas teaches you to take informed and thoughtful action as a street-level practitioner, administrator, agency-based researcher or program evaluator. A dual degree is also available in Applied Anthropology and Public Health through a cooperative effort with the UNT Health Science Center at Fort Worth. The master's programs also prepare you to enter a doctoral program.

The Department of Anthropology offers several unique advantages including:

Many opportunities to collaborate on projects with a variety of organizations including corporations and social service agencies

Faculty members who are applied anthropologists with geographic focuses on Africa, Europe, India, Latin America, North America, Oceania and the Middle East

Flexibility to take classes online or on campus (We offer the nation's first online master's program in Applied Anthropology.)

Faculty members who are engaged in building networks around the diverse applications of anthropology in the North Texas region

Prime location in one of the nation's largest urban areas for applied research projects such as those involving health issues of ethnic minorities, migrants and refugees from all over the world

Conservation strategies in mountain ecosystems

Factors that influence food insecurity

Outreach and educational attainment of Latinos

Violence and refugees

Virtual communication and collaboration in the workplace

Visual and media anthropology

In addition to their geographic expertise, our faculty members have extensive backgrounds in bilingual education, health, migration, race and ethnicity and sustainable communities. Some of their research has explored:

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Anthropology of Education
Business, Technology and Design Anthropology
Crossing Borders: Migration, Religion, Identities

Environmental and Ecological Anthropology
Medical Anthropology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Denton, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Completed ApplyTexas application form
Completed departmental application form
GRE scores
Transcripts of all attended colleges
Statement of purpose
Scholarly writing sample from your undergraduate career or any research you have completed since graduation
Three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with your academic record

Tuition Fees

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16404 USD / year

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16404 USD / year

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In-State

8700 USD / year

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Living costs

Denton

United States

1036 - 1920 USD / month

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The Department of Anthropology offers several unique advantages including:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Denton

Financing

Funding

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