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Overview
The program provides general graduate-level training in four interrelated fields: sociocultural anthropology, archaeology, biological anthropology, and linguistic anthropology. Beyond this foundation, each student designs a plan of coursework specific to their post-graduate goals in one of the four subfields.
Key Features
- Students are then expected to demonstrate mastery of their subfield by preparing a thesis of original scholarly research.
- Students at California State University Sacramento may develop their special interests through individual arrangements with their faculty advisors, or they may take advantage of opportunities for special training in such areas of Applied Anthropology as cultural resource management, museology, Anthropology in education, and medical Anthropology through participation in ongoing informal programs which may include special field work or intern placement with local agencies.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Biological Anthropology Seminar
- Archaeology
- Ethnology
- Language and Culture
- General Methods in Anthropology.
- Areal Archaeology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Anthropology History View 725 other Masters in History in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- a baccalaureate degree;
- a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA for all undergraduate coursework.
- an online application for admission via CalState Apply;
- one set of official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, other than Sacramento State.
- official Graduate Record Exam (GRE) official scores. The CSUS Institution code is 4671.
- a completed Supplemental Application Form
- In no more than two pages, provide a statement of interest that includes a brief autobiographical sketch, a statement of your research goals in anthropology, how and why the Anthropology program at Sacramento State can help you achieve your goals (including specific potential faculty mentors), and any other information that may help distinguish you from other applicants.
- two signed letters of recommendation on official letterhead from individuals who can assess the applicant’s potential for graduate study
Tuition Fee
Living costs for Sacramento
1190 - 1765 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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