Applied Anthropology (MA)
The MA Applied Anthropology program is currently undergoing transition from a pilot to a permanent program and is not accepting applications during this process due to curriculum changes pending approval. This process is expected to be completed during 2020. We anticipate that the next group of students will be accepted for the program beginning Fall 2021 (applications open starting October, 2020). Please contact the graduate coordinator, Rebecca Robertson (rer3@humboldt.edu), with any questions. A rigorous yet flexible program designed to prepare students for in-demand careers in today’s public and private sector job market, teaching at the college level or for further study at a Ph.D. program.
Degree: Master of Arts
Application Deadlines:
Program approval pending. Application information is not available at this time, please contact the Program Coordinator for further information.
Program Coordinator
Rebecca Robertson
rebecca.robertson@humboldt.edu
(707) 826-4372
About the Program
The MA in Applied Anthropology is a limited residency degree program, including a five-week Summer Institute held on the HSU campus. The remaining 35 required units of coursework are completed via online distance learning, allowing for maximum flexibility. Students have the option of completing the program part-time or full-time.
Those with a focus in archaeology are also prepared for eligibility to become Registered Professional Archaeologists. Students complete research related to archaeology (cultural resources management, museum studies, bioarchaeology), biological anthropology (forensics, primate ecology and conservation, evolutionary medicine, human ecology and communication), or cultural anthropology (development, public health, ethnography, media, medical anthropology).
Possible Careers
Archaeologist
Advertising Executive
Advocate
Archivist
Case Manager
College Faculty
Cultural Resource Manager
Forensic Anthropologist
Lab Manager
Law Enforcement
Museum Curator
Non-Profit Manager
Primatologist
Program Developer
Research Analyst/Associate