Loading...
Preparing your educational journey
Anthropology(MAMS) logo
Illinois State University logo

Anthropology(MAMS)

Illinois State University
Apply Now
Save Track
Tuition USD 808 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 389 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2001-02-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Normal, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Anthropology(MAMS) at Illinois State University is a Master programme in Social Sciences over 24 months, 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(MAMS) 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. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: USD 808 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 389 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  6. Location: Normal, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Anthropology(MAMS) 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. Archaeological Analysis Of Prehistoric Materials
  2. Ethnography
  3. Latin America In Ethnographic Perspective
  4. Japanese Diasporas, Culture, And Identity
  5. Japanese Communicative Strategies
  6. Social Interaction
  7. Sociolinguistics
  8. Principles Of Paleoanthropology
  9. Zooarchaeology
  10. Human Osteology
  11. Human Paleopathology And Skeletal Analysis
  12. Archaeology Of Political Economy
  13. Introduction To Museum Studies
  14. Landscape Archaeology
  15. The Archaeology Of Gender

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 2.8

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.8 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

Admission requirements:
A student applying to a master\'s program must:
  • have earned a four-year bachelor\'s degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, or do so within one academic year
  • have a minimum 2.8 GPA (on a scale in which an A is a 4.0) for the last 60 hours of undergraduate work
  • present official transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned.

Additional Program Admission Requirements

A student applying to this program must:
  • have bachelors degree in anthropology, history, geography, or a related field
  • have at least a 3.0 GPA (on a scale of 4.0) for the last 60 hours of undergraduate work
  • submit official scores for the GRE (use institutional code 131)
  • submit a statement of purpose to the online application. The applicants should specify which concentration (historical archaeology, prehistoric archaeology, biological anthropology, cultural anthropology, or Japanese Studies) they are interested in; admissions decisions take into consideration the compatibility of the applicant\xc2\x92s proposed research with the expertise of our faculty.
  • submit names and email addresses of two references for letters of recommendation within the online application

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 808 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 389 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 808 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 389 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Illinois 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 Illinois State University

Illinois State University logo

Illinois State University

Normal, United States

Illinois State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....

University Profile
Application Information
  • Application Deadline 2001-02-18
  • Start Date 2018-08-21
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
  • Credits 9
Apply Now
Similar Programs