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Overview
Educational Goal
The educational goal of the Applied Anthropology program at Texas State University is to produce the next generation of applied Ph.D. anthropologists—leaders in inter- and intra-disciplinary research who will help solve critical societal problems in the global 21st century. The following educational objectives are reflected in the doctoral coursework and program requirements.
- Research Techniques: With thorough experience using research technology, methods, and data analyses, graduates will have flexible tools for researching complex issues in applied anthropology. Graduates will master these skills through intra- and interdisciplinary course work, research, and their dissertation project.
- Theory: By mastering historical and contemporary theory in anthropology, graduates will have a set of analytical concepts to be effective professionals in practice. Graduates will obtain these skills through intra- and interdisciplinary course work, research, and their dissertation project.
- Professionalism: Graduates will be able to apply ethical decision making, implement best practices, demonstrate effective leadership, become proficient in current topics in applied anthropology, have necessary skills to write competitive grants and contracts, and produce professional reports and manuscripts. Graduates will achieve these skills through intra- and interdisciplinary course work, research, and their dissertation project
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Professional Ethics In Anthropology
- Proposal Writing
- Directed Research
Advanced Theory in Anthropology
Statistics and Experimental Design
- Discrete Multivariate Models
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 78
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Anthropology Sociology View 13 other PhDs in Anthropology in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 78
Other requirements
General requirements
- completed online application
- $55 nonrefundable application fee or
- $90 nonrefundable application fee for applications with international credentials
- baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university
- master's degree in anthropology or a closely related field from a regionally accredited university
- official transcripts from each institution where course credit was granted
- minimum 3.3 GPA in all completed graduate course work
- resume/CV, complete and current
- statement of purpose (3–5-page maximum, double-spaced)
- three letters of recommendation
- writing sample, such as the student’s master's thesis or other sample of professional or academic writing
Tuition Fee
Living costs for San Marcos
921 - 1707 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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