Program Overview
The Anthropology at California State University Long Beach is a MA programme in Social Sciences, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Anthropology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 3,230 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
- Location: Long Beach, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Anthropology programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Current Trends in Anthropological Theory
- Proseminar
- Ethnographic Research Methods
- Basic Computer Research Applications in Anthropology
- Jayne Howell,
- Alexandra Jaffe,
- Wendy Klein,
- Barbara LeMaster,
- Carl P. Lipo,
- Ron Loewe,
- Hector Neff,
- Karen Quintiliani,
- Steven M. Rousso-Schindler,
- George M. Scott, R.
- Scott Wilson,
- Marcus Young Owl
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
1. A bachelor\'s degree in anthropology; or
2. A bachelor\'s degree with 24 units of upper-division courses in anthropology, comparable to those required of anthropology majors at this University;
3. A B.A. degree in any field and other background appropriate to graduate study in anthropology. Students whose background in anthropology seems inadequate may be required to fulfill specific undergraduate deficiencies before admission to candidacy.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 3,230 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 3,230 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University Long Beach directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About California State University Long Beach
California State University Long Beach
United States
California State University, Long Beach, also known in athletics as Long Beach State University (LBSU), is a public research university in Long Beach, California, United States. The 322-acre...
University Profile- Start Date 2018-01-22
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