Anthropology - Texas Tech University

Anthropology from Texas Tech University is a Campus Master Anthropology degree that prepares you for a Science career. Anthropology Program Coursework. The anthropology curriculum requires 12 hours of core courses in the following four subfields: archeology, physical anthropology, linguistics, and cultural anthropology . Each student is required to take ANTH 5305, 5341, 5352, and either 5311 or 5312. The minimum requirements are an additional 18 hours of graduate-level courses plus 6 hours of thesis credit. The 18 hours of electives may include a 6-hour minor of courses outside of anthropology. Students in the anthropology program are encouraged to use the minor to develop an area of emphasis either within the department (such as sociology) or outside (such as biology, geology, history, or museum science). A grade of B or better is required for graduate credit. Coursework is planned in consultation with the graduate advisor or thesis director soon after admission to the graduate program. Thesis. In the anthropology program, students are required to write a thesis based on original research in one of the four subfields. In addition to the thesis, students must submit a thesis prospectus prior to initiating their research, and present a thesis defense to the department before the thesis may be submitted to the Graduate School. View more details on Texas Tech University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Anthropology courses.