Applied Anthropology (MS)
Degree
Master of Science
Major Credits
30
Total Credits
30
Time to Completion
3 years
Locations
Mankato
Overview
Students who complete the Master of Science program in Applied Anthropology at Minnesota State University, Mankato are competitive either for the applied professional career market or for admission to nationally recognized doctoral degree programs. Graduate work at Minnesota State Mankato offers students a generalist, holistic foundation in the discipline and one of the four subfields of archaeology, biological anthropology, linguistic anthropology, and cultural anthropology.
Program Highlights
- The program includes a series of core seminars in anthropological theory, research methods, and applied anthropology.
- A key component of each applied specialization is a semester long field intensive internship.
- The Department of Anthropology has field schools for three areas: Archeology, Forensics, and Cultural Anthropology. The archeology field school takes place in summer in the Red Wing, Minnesota area.
This program is merging with the Geography MS and Geographic Information Science MS programs beginning fall 2025. Applications for spring 2026 will be available in July.
Application Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
- A personal statement that describes your previous training in anthropology, the direction and areas of interest you wish to pursue in graduate work, and your educational objectives
- A writing sample of 10-15 pages (not including references)
- Three letters of recommendation
- Resume
Additional Requirements for International Applicants
- Minimum TOEFL iBT score of 61 or a minimum IELTS score of 5.5
- Credential Evaluation prepared by a National Association of Credentials Evaluation Service member.
Applied Anthropology MS Application Deadlines
| U.S.-Based Applicants | International Applicants | |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Start | N/A | N/A |
| Spring Start | N/A | N/A |
| Summer Start | N/A | N/A |
Contact Us
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