Master of Anthropology
- Wichita, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (Up to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level; a new 12 months at each higher level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for STEM-designated degrees (E-Verify employer, Form I-983)): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Anthropology and apply discipline-appropriate methods
- Assess relevant evidence
- And communicate informed conclusions.
Career outcomes
- Graduate study
- Public and private sector careers
Curriculum
- Fieldwork-based course of study including field methods
- Archaeology and biological anthropology
- Forensic anthropology
- Cultural ecology
- Social theory
- Language and culture
- And regional courses on Native North America and the Maya and Aztec worlds. A May Term trip to Guatemala is offered.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited or substantially equivalent foreign institution; minimum GPA 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
- many programmes ask for more; GRE not required; English proof (IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- PTE Academic 58
- Duolingo 115
- higher for some programmes); programme-specific documents; proof of funds for the I-20.
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL PBT TOEFL iBT 79 (4.5 on the new scale)
- IELTS TOEFL PBT 550
- PTE Academic 58
- Duolingo 115
Documents you’ll need
- Postsecondary Academic Transcripts
- Degree Certificate if Not on Transcript
- Passport Identity Page
- Certification of Financial Support
- Financial Documents
- English Proficiency Test if Applicable
- Additional Program-Specific Materials if Required
How to apply
- Check the programme requirements and deadline: priority 1 March for fall and 31 August for spring
- with earlier dates for some programmes. Apply online with a personal email account and pay the application fee: 75 USD priority
- 135 USD secondary
- 175 USD late. Upload unofficial transcripts
- degree certification and the documents your programme asks for (test scores
- statement of purpose
- resume
- references). For the final decision and I-20 send a passport copy
- financial certification and support documents
- proof of English proficiency. Pay the SEVIS fee (350 USD) and apply for the F-1 visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $10,200 - $26,500 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Wichita |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences |
| Department | Anthropology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 36 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | Up to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level; a new 12 months at each higher level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for STEM-designated degrees (E-Verify employer, Form I-983) |
| Scholarship note | The Global Select merit-based tuition discount may be awarded to eligible incoming international graduate students with a 3.3/4.0 equivalent GPA. It discounts tuition only, not fees; assessment occurs at admission. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
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Program starts
August 2027
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Scholarships
The Global Select merit-based tuition discount may be awarded to eligible incoming international graduate students with a 3.3/4.0 equivalent GPA. It discounts tuition only, not fees; assessment occurs at admission.
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The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $10,200 - $26,500 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The estimated living cost is $17,300 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.75. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT IELTS 6.5, TOEFL PBT TOEFL iBT 79 (4.5 on the new scale), IELTS TOEFL PBT 550, PTE Academic 58, Duolingo 115.
The Global Select merit-based tuition discount may be awarded to eligible incoming international graduate students with a 3.3/4.0 equivalent GPA. It discounts tuition only, not fees; assessment occurs at admission.