Graduate

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Graduate

We develop first-rate anthropologists to accept positions in higher education, museums, business, and applied fields.

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What Sets Our Program Apart?

We provide doctoral-level training in archaeology, biological anthropology, and sociocultural anthropology. In addition, we offer some seminars in linguistic anthropology. We also offer a graduate minor in anthropology.

Why Study Anthropology at the University of Minnesota?

We have affiliations with the University of Minnesota College of Design's Master's in Heritage Studies and Public History program, which offers a master's degree (including a track in archaeological heritage) and a graduate minor, with an emphasis on professional non-academic practice.

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Funding

PhD in Anthropology

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Our PhD program focuses on three subfields: archaeology, biological anthropology, and sociocultural anthropology. We prepare students for a position as a college or university-level researcher and/or teacher, or for an advanced non-academic research position.

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Further Program Information

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Courses

We provide graduate seminars, theory, pre-thesis, and thesis courses every semester.
Courses
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Graduate Diversity Recruitment Event

People who are historically underrepresented in anthropology graduate programs can learn more about graduate training at this event.
Graduate Diversity Recruitment Event

Our Graduate Student Achievements

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Recent Dissertations

View a list of recent graduate students, their dissertation topics, and the faculty members that guided them.
Recent Dissertations
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Grant & Career Achievements

Our graduates are equipped with boundless knowledge and skills they need to excel in their professions.
Grant & Career Achievements

College Resources

Visit CLA’s website for graduate students to learn about collegiate funding opportunities, student support, career services, and more.

CLA's graduate student website