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Admission to the M.S. Program in Applied Anthropology
Admission to this program is selective. The minimum standards for admission are:
1. A bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by agencies recognized by Missouri State University.
2. A minimum overall GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale; OR at least a 3.25 GPA on a 4.00 scale for the last 60 hours of academic course work; OR a combined score of 1000 or higher on the verbal and on the quantitative sections of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).
3. At least a 3.25 in all anthropology courses.
This program is designed for students who have completed an undergraduate major in anthropology, which should include at least two courses in cultural anthropology and in archaeology, a theory course, and an introduction to statistics. A field school or fieldwork experience is highly recommended, as are courses in North American Indians and North American Archaeology. Promising applicants may be admitted provisionally with deficiencies, which will need to be rectified with extra coursework.
A final decision on admission will be made by the anthropology graduate admissions committee, which will take the following into consideration:
1. Three letters of recommendation concerning academic and professional promise.
2. A resumé of not more than two pages, highlighting any experience relevant to this masters program.
3. A statement of purpose of 300-500 words on qualifications and reasons for pursuing this degree.
4. At least one sample of writing (e.g., a term paper).
5. A transcript of all courses taken and degree(s) completed.
Admission will also depend on the number of students the program can support at a given time, and the suitability of the applicant and his or her interests for the objectives of the program.
1. A bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by agencies recognized by Missouri State University.
2. A minimum overall GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale; OR at least a 3.25 GPA on a 4.00 scale for the last 60 hours of academic course work; OR a combined score of 1000 or higher on the verbal and on the quantitative sections of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).
3. At least a 3.25 in all anthropology courses.
This program is designed for students who have completed an undergraduate major in anthropology, which should include at least two courses in cultural anthropology and in archaeology, a theory course, and an introduction to statistics. A field school or fieldwork experience is highly recommended, as are courses in North American Indians and North American Archaeology. Promising applicants may be admitted provisionally with deficiencies, which will need to be rectified with extra coursework.
A final decision on admission will be made by the anthropology graduate admissions committee, which will take the following into consideration:
1. Three letters of recommendation concerning academic and professional promise.
2. A resumé of not more than two pages, highlighting any experience relevant to this masters program.
3. A statement of purpose of 300-500 words on qualifications and reasons for pursuing this degree.
4. At least one sample of writing (e.g., a term paper).
5. A transcript of all courses taken and degree(s) completed.
Admission will also depend on the number of students the program can support at a given time, and the suitability of the applicant and his or her interests for the objectives of the program.