Master of Arts (M.A.) in Anthropology (Plan A)

The Department of Anthropology and Geography houses a diverse faculty that includes cultural anthropologists, archaeologists, biological anthropologists, and geographers whose scholarship spans the breadth of human experience. The Master of Arts in Anthropology at CSU prepares students for entrance into a Ph.D. program and for non-academic careers. The program builds on the diverse research interests of our faculty who specialize in cultural anthropology, archaeology, and biological anthropology as well as human and physical geography. The program options include writing a thesis or developing a portfolio as the principle demonstration of preparedness for further study or professional work. Highly qualified candidates may receive one year of funding in the form of graduate teaching assistantships that cover the cost of tuition and provide a monthly stipend. All incoming students are automatically considered for an assistantship; no separate form is necessary. Seed grants for graduate research are provided by the Anthropology Scholarship Endowment on a competitive basis, and Student Research Scholarships are available to support research and conference travel.