Duration

1 year

Starting Date

August

Tuition Fee

$23,411 per year

Location

Las Vegas, United States

About the program

Anthropology students at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, receive a first-rate classroom-based education combined with exceptional opportunities for practical laboratory and field experience. Research skills are developed through designing and completing an original research project. Our curriculum is designed to develop critical thinking, reading and writing skills to prepare students for a variety of jobs or to continue their academic studies in pursuit of a higher degree.

Career Possibilities

Diverse career options exist for individuals holding an M.A. degree in Anthropology. Our graduates are trained to be competitive for a wide range of jobs that demand critical thinking, effective communication skills, and an understanding of global and multicultural issues. Students in our M.A. program tailor their studies to their specific areas of interest. Below are some of some of the most common jobs that students receiving an M.A. degree may be come qualified to hold:

  • Archaeological Project
  • Director
  • Museum Curator
  • Museum Interpreter
  • Cultural Resource Specialist
  • Forensic Scientist
  • Public health worker
  • Peace Corps Worker
  • Non Governmental Organizational Employee
  • Corporate Anthropologist
  • Historic Preservationist
  • Grant Writer
  • Ethnographer
  • Tourist Guide

Courses include:

  • Archaeological Theory
  • Proseminar
  • Core Concepts in Anthropology
  • Seminar in Archaeological and Historic Preservation
  • Quantitative Methods in Anthropology
  • Computer Applications for Anthropologists
  • Research Design, Professional Ethics, and Grant Writing for Anthropologists

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