Program Overview
The Medical Anthropology at Southern Methodist 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 Medical 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
- Location: Dallas, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Medical 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
- HUMAN OSTEOLOGY: BIOLOGY OF THE HUMAN SKELETON
- HISTORY OF ANTHROPOLOGY
- RESEARCH METHODS IN ETHNOLOGY
- PROSEMINAR ON ETHICS IN ARCHAEOLOGY
- FIELD METHODS IN ARCHAEOLOGY
- HUMAN RIGHTS, INDIGENOUS PEOPLES, AND NATION STATES
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Completed graduate application.
- Statement of purpose (submit within the online application).
- Application fee - $75.00 (required, cannot be waived).
- Official transcripts from each and every college or university attended.
- GRE test scores
- Recommendation letters
- A Bachelor\'s degree (or its equivalent from a foreign university), with either a major in Anthropology or at least 12 semester hours of junior & senior level anthropology courses;
- At least a 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) overall grade point average (GPA);
- Strong letters of recommendation from three professors familiar with your work and able to comment on your potential for becoming a professional anthropologist;
- A Graduate Record Examination (GRE) combined score (verbal and quantitative) of at least 1100; and
- A well-written "Statement of Purpose" outlining your reasons for wanting to join our Department as a learning place along your journey toward becoming a professional anthropologist.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2004-01-18
About Southern Methodist University
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-01
- Language English