MA in Anthropology

Admission Requirements

Applicants are considered on an individual basis. In addition to the Graduate College minimum requirements, applicants must meet the following program requirements:

  • Baccalaureate Field No restrictions.
  • Grade Point Average At least 3.00/4.00 for the final 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of undergraduate study.
  • Tests Required GRE not required.

  • English Proficiency Additional information on the English proficiency test requirement for international students can be found on the UIC Admissions website. Minimum test scores for this program are:

    • Exam Score Reading Listening Speaking Writing
      TOEFL iBT 80 19 17 20 21
      IELTS Academic 6.5 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0
      PTE Academic 54 51 47 53 56
  • Letters of Recommendation Three letters of recommendation addressing the applicant’s academic accomplishments and potential.
  • Personal Statement Required. A personal statement of academic and professional intent and research interests.
  • Deadlines December 15 for following fall semester. Application deadlines for this program are listed on the Graduate College website.

Degree Requirements

In addition to the Graduate College minimum requirements, students must meet the following program requirements:

  • Minimum Semester Hours Required 36.
  • Coursework
Required Courses
ANTH 500
Social and Cultural Theory I a
ANTH 501
Social and Cultural Theory II a
ANTH 502
Theory and Method in Archaeology a
ANTH 503
Hominid, Phylogeny and Adaptations a
ANTH 595
Graduate Seminar in Anthropology a
Electives
12 elective hours for the degree. Two of the electives must be anthropology courses. All electives must be at 400 or 500 level.
a

Candidates must complete ANTH 500, ANTH 501, ANTH 502, and ANTH 503 with grades of B or better and ANTH 595 with an S. Courses must be completed within the first two semesters of the program.

  • Comprehensive Examination Required. The final examinations in ANTH 500, ANTH 501, ANTH 502, and ANTH 503 constitute the four sections of the comprehensive examination.
  • Thesis, Project, or Coursework-Only Options Project or coursework only. No other options are available.

Interdepartmental Concentrations

Students earning a graduate degree in this department may complement their courses by enrolling in select concentrations after consulting with their graduate advisor. Interdepartmental concentrations available for this degree include: