Doctor's degree in Anthropology at Boston University

 

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Doctor's Degree in Anthropology at Boston University

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The Ph.D. program in anthropology is designed to provide a relatively broad background in the field with a primary emphasis on socio-cultural anthropology. Major foci are in history and anthropology, symbolic systems, economic anthropology, medical anthropology, complex societies and development. Geographic strengths are greatest in African, Middle Eastern, Asian, and Latin American studies. Those students particularly interested in Development Studies can also pursue a Ph.D. with a concentration in this field.
Applicants should have obtained the B.A. or M.A. degree anthropology or show evidence of equivalent preparation in social science subjects. The Department also requires an official record of the results of the Graduate Record Examination General Test. The application process itself is administered by the Graduate School which sets the University requirements, fees, and deadlines.
In the first stage of the program candidates are expected to prepare themselves in general anthropological research methods and theories, as well as develop competence in their specific area (or areas) of specialization. This is accomplished by means of course work, reading, and directed research during the period of residence. The University requires that students entering with a Bachelor’s degree must successfully complete at least 16 graduate semester courses for the Ph.D. degree. (Those students who enter the program with a qualifying Master’s degree must successfully complete at least 8 graduate semester courses for the Ph.D. degree.) All Ph.D. students must take three semesters of the departmental proseminar (AN 703, 704 &705) and a course in research methods.

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