Overview

At Anthropology program from Western Washington University students are encouraged to develop applied theses grounded in strong theoretical frameworks.

Recent theses have focused on issues such as homelessness, health, human rights, language identity, and immigration in communities locally, regionally, and abroad. Archaeology theses typically focus on the Pacific Northwest, taking advantage of legacy collections held by the department.

Goals

Provide structured training in academic core, appropriate specialization courses, and experience conducting independent research

Prepare students for a variety of professional careers utilizing anthropology (e.g. social services, international corporations, cultural resource management, forensics, public health)

Prepare students for PhD programs or other advanced degrees

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theory in Anthropological Research

Research Design and Method
Research

Essentials of Graduate Study in Anthropology

Research Mentorship

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Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

45 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bellingham, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Three (3) Letters of Reference
Statement of Purpose
GRE scores (not required if you hold an advanced degree - Master's, PhD, JD, MD, etc.)

Tuition Fees

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25337 USD / year

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25337 USD / year

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11857 USD / year

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Living costs

Bellingham

United States

1109 - 1684 USD / month

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