Anthropology (Urbanism), PhD

Program Overview

The PhD in Anthropology (Urbanism) integrates classic anthropology with other disciplines, focusing on human societal transformations and urbanism. Students develop advanced data analysis skills and gain a deep understanding of humanity's place in the broader context of life. The flexible curriculum allows for personalized study plans, while the Urbanism concentration provides a unique lens to compare and contrast urbanism through various perspectives. Graduates are prepared for expertise in their specific field and for finding solutions to global challenges.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Anthropology (Urbanism), PhD

This PhD program at the School of Human Evolution and Social Change focuses on integrating classic areas of anthropology with other related disciplines.

Program Objectives:

• Develop complex skills for data analysis and reasoning within human evolution, archaeology, and other anthropological fields.
• Gain a deeper understanding of human societal transformations and appreciate humanity's place in the broader context of life through analyzing various data sets.

Program Description:

• Flexible curriculum allows for designing your own study plan while receiving extensive training across key areas.
• Collaboration among faculty from diverse areas, including applied mathematics, chemistry, economics, sociology, and urban planning.
• Concentration on Urbanism provides a unique lens to compare, contrast, and understand urbanism through various lenses.
• Training prepares graduates for expertise within their specific field as well as finding solutions to global challenges.

Course Outline:

Program Requirements (84 credit hours):

• Written Comprehensive Exam
• Oral Comprehensive Exam
• Prospectus
• Dissertation

Coursework:

• Students entering with a master's degree can apply up to 30 of those credits, leaving 54 credit hours to complete in the following categories:
• 30 credit hours of graduate coursework
• 12 hours of research credit
• 12 hours of dissertation credit
• Students without a master's degree must complete:
• 30 additional graduate credit hours
• Produce a research portfolio and publicly present it to continue.

Urbanism Concentration Coursework (15 credit hours):

• GCU 516 (Core Urbanism course)
• One course from each of the four urbanism clusters:
• Built form
• Culture and society
• Institutions and governance

Careers:

Career Opportunities in Anthropology:

• Legal Advocate in International Cases
• Policy Analyst
• Postgraduate Academic Research
• Consultant for Public/Private Organizations
• Cultural Resource Curator
• Non-Profit Director
• Private/Public Program Director
• Culture/Heritage Resource Manager
• Infectious Disease Modeling
• Community Planner
• Teacher

Other Potential Careers:

• Urban Development Specialist
• City Planner
• Sociologist
• Demographer
• Environmental Consultant
• The PhD in Anthropology (Urbanism) is a transdisciplinary program that combines various anthropological subfields with related disciplines.
• Students are encouraged to design personalized study plans and explore interests through innovative projects.
• Collaborative environment with access to faculty expertise across diverse research areas.