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Tuition USD 3,478 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,478 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Degree MA
Deadline 2004-04-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Pocatello, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Anthropology at Idaho State University 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

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. English requirement: IELTS 5.5
  4. Tuition: USD 3,478 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,478 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
  5. Location: Idaho Falls, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Anthropology programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:

  1. Policy Analyst
  2. NGO Programme Manager
  3. Researcher
  4. Social Worker
  5. Diplomat
  6. Development Consultant

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. History and Theory of Sociocultural Anthropology
  2. Ecological Anthropology
  3. Method and Theory in Archaeology
  4. Material Culture Analysis
  5. Analytical Techniques Laboratory
  6. American Indian Health Issues
  7. Introduction to Medical Anthropology
  8. Special Topics in Medical Anthropology
  9. Clinical Medical Anthropology
  10. Introduction to Cultural Resources Management
  11. Old World Archaeology
  12. New World Archaeology
  13. Ethnomedicine of Latin America
  14. Human Origins and Diversity
  15. Human Osteology
  16. Survey of Living Primates
  17. Survey of Fossil Primates

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements


  • A letter of application, including areas of interest and professional goals;
  • Three letters of recommendation;
  • Undergraduate transcripts and transcripts of any previous post-graduate coursework;
  • Minimum grade point average of 3.0;
  • Total GRE scores that average at least the 40th percentile for admission;
  • An undergraduate degree in anthropology is not required for acceptance into the program; however, students without upper division coursework in sociocultural anthropology, archaeology, and human origins, and an upper division linguistic anthropology course will be required to take these courses or approved readings courses before enrolling in contentrespective graduate seminars.

    • English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 3,478 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,478 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

    Tuition fees: USD 3,478 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,478 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students

    IELTS requirement: 5.5

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact Idaho State University 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 Idaho State University

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    Idaho State University

    Pocatello, United States

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    • Application Deadline 2004-04-18
    • Start Date 2018-08-21
    • Language English
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