Anthropology (MAIS)
Anthropology (MAIS)
The Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) with a concentration in Anthropology program enables students to obtain broad- based knowledge in three different fields at the masters level. Concentration in anthropology provides a solid base of anthropological concepts using a holistic approach, critical thinking skills, and varied research methodologies.
To pursue an MAIS degree with a concentration in anthropology, a student must complete 36 credit hours of graduate level courses. Eighteen of those hours must be in anthropology, including ANTH 6345 Anthropological Theory and Methodology. Degree plans are flexible allowing students to tailor their coursework to their interests and career goals. Students select two other disciplines of interest for additional graduate coursework. The MAIS degree includes both a thesis and non-thesis option. Thesis students take 18 hours of anthropology plus 6 hours of thesis and 6 hours in each of the other two disciplines. Non-thesis students take 18 hours of anthropology and 9 hours in each of the two disciplines.
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Admission Requirements & Courses
Step #1: Submit a UTRGV Graduate Application at www.utrgv.edu/gradapply. There is no application fee.
Step #2: Request your official transcripts to be sent electronically to gradapps@utrgv.edu or mailed to:
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*Please Note: If you are a graduate of UTPA, UTB/TSC, or UTRGV you do not need to request an official transcript to be sent to the Graduate College.
Step #3: Admission Requirements & Courses
Click here to view the program’s admission requirements and courses from the current graduate catalog.
Additional requirements for domestic applicants who attended foreign universities:
- For additional information, visit the Additional Documents for Domestic Applicants who Attend Foreign Universities section of our website.
Additional requirements for international applicants:
- For additional information, visit the International Admission page of our website.
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