Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
PhD
Major
Anthropology
Area of study
Social Sciences
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
The PhD in Anthropology at ASU offers intensive training in key anthropological questions and allows students to combine classic fields with other disciplines for transdisciplinary research. The program emphasizes data analysis, research design, and critical thinking, preparing graduates for careers in academia, research, government, and non-profit organizations. Students can design innovative study plans and engage with faculty from various disciplines, including applied mathematics, genetics, and urban planning.
Program Outline
Degree Overview
Students explore the origins and implications of human uniqueness and contemporary human behavior.
The School of Human Evolution and Social Change is an excellent choice for students interested in pursuing a PhD in the classic fields of anthropology:
- Archaeology
- Bioarchaeology
- Evolutionary Anthropology
- Sociocultural Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Environmental Economics
- Epidemiology
- Formal Modeling
- Genetics
- Sociology
- Sustainability
- Technology and Society
- Urban Planning
Outline
Here's a breakdown of the program's content and structure:
- 84 credit hours
- A written comprehensive exam
- A prospectus
- A dissertation
Assessment
Assessments in the program include:
- Written comprehensive exam
- Prospectus evaluation
- Dissertation defense
- Coursework performance
Teaching
The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including:
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Fieldwork
- Hands-on research
- Independent study
- Collaborative projects
Careers
Graduates of the program pursue careers in various fields, including:
- Academia
- Research
- Government
- Museums
- Cultural resource management
- Non-profit organizations
- Public policy
- Advocacy
- Undergraduate coursework in anthropology is not a prerequisite for admission but is generally advisable.
- Students may be admitted without such a background and may be required to acquire knowledge of general anthropology in a manner to be specified at the time of admission.
- Applicants may submit an optional scholarly writing sample not to exceed 30 double-spaced pages.
- The program offers opportunities for students to participate in research projects and conferences.
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