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University of Wyoming

Graduate Programs

M.A. graduate students

Program Assessment

The Department of Anthropology provides students with a broad, research-based education in anthropology. It aspires to produce students who will “make a difference” and have satisfying careers. 

Graduate students complete a basic core curriculum in the four subfields of Anthropology involving extensive experience in synthesizing scholarly materials in written and oral formats.  The University of Wyoming  Graduate Bulletin provides a detailed listing of the most current requirements for the Masters of Arts degree in Anthropology. The focus of the department encourages students to engage in independent research and to write a master's thesis.  DEADLINE FOR MASTER'S APPLICATION IS MARCH 1ST.

Ph.D. graduate students

Program Assessment

The Department of Anthropology provides students with a research-based education in anthropology that will prepare doctoral students for employment in any of anthropology’s careers, whether in academia, government, or the private sector. It aspires to create students of international reputation whose research contributes to our understanding of the history and nature of humanity. 

Wyoming's doctoral program in anthropology offers individually-designed programs in the archaeology of hunting and gathering societies, and in paleoindian, plains, and Rocky Mountains archaeology. 

Our program offers explicit career preparation with guaranteed teaching experience, internships in federal and private cultural resource management firms, and professional development seminars.  The program offers detailed attention to method and theory, but also to high-quality field and lab opportunities.  DEADLINE FOR PH.D. APPLICATION IS JANUARY 15TH.

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Opportunities for undergraduate majors and graduate students

In addition to the basic curriculum, students may prepare for career goals through classes in public archeology, medical anthropology, museum studies, and field archeology, among others.  Competitive paid and non-paid internships with the affiliated state agencies or other organizations are available, as are temporary lab positions based on contracts and grants. 

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