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
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
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Business Administration Anthropology Environmental Sciences View 663 other Masters in Environmental Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
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 Fee
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International
31530 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 31530 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
31530 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 31530 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
22568 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 22568 USD per year during 12 months.
Estimated expenses for international students will be provided on their immigration documents by the Division of International Affairs,.
Living costs for Denton
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.