Anthropology (Non-Thesis) (M.A.) (45 credits)
Offered by: Anthropology (Faculty of Arts)
Degree: Master of Arts
Program credit weight: 45
Program Description
The MA in Anthropology; Non-Thesis provides an intensive, course-based training in the fundamentals of anthropological theory and methodology over three semesters. The program is designed as a rigorous and comprehensive preparation for subsequent specialization in sociocultural anthropology, archaeology, or medical anthropology at the PhD level.
Required Courses (30 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 602 | Theory 1. | 3 |
Theory 1. Terms offered: Fall 2025 A survey of theories and methods employed in anthropology. | ||
| ANTH 603 | Theory 2. | 3 |
Theory 2. Terms offered: Winter 2026 A survey of theories and methods employed in anthropology. | ||
| ANTH 609D1 | Proseminar in Anthropology. | 3 |
Proseminar in Anthropology. Terms offered: Fall 2025 A survey of professional skills in the field of anthropology. | ||
| ANTH 609D2 | Proseminar in Anthropology. | 3 |
Proseminar in Anthropology. Terms offered: Winter 2026 A survey of professional skills in the field of anthropology. | ||
| ANTH 690 | Research Paper 1. | 6 |
Research Paper 1. Terms offered: Fall 2025 Production of a research paper that will explore a clearly defined problem, show familiarity with the most important work previously done in the field, and demonstrate the ability to carry out research, organize results and present them. The paper must demonstrate the candidate's ability to do independent work at the graduate level in a particular field of anthropology. It is devoted to research design and bibliographical research. | ||
| ANTH 691 | Research Paper 2. | 6 |
Research Paper 2. Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026 Production of a research paper that will explore a clearly defined problem, show familiarity with the most important work previously done in the field, and demonstrate the ability to carry out research, organize results and present them. The paper must demonstrate the candidate's ability to do independent work at the graduate level in a particular field of anthropology. It is devoted to research implementation and analysis. | ||
| ANTH 692 | Research Paper 3. | 6 |
Research Paper 3. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Production of a research paper that will explore a clearly defined problem, show familiarity with the most important work previously done in the field, and demonstrate the ability to carry out research, organize results and present them. The paper must demonstrate the candidate's ability to do independent work at the graduate level in a particular field of anthropology. It is devoted to the actual drafting of the paper. | ||
Complementary Courses (15 credits)
15 credits to be chosen from among 500-level or above departmental course offerings and to be determined by the student's area of study.