MA/MS Applied Anthropology

Course Overview This Master's in Applied Anthropology prepares you to become a skilled, ethical practitioner capable of addressing complex real-world problems in communities, organizations, and government agencies. The program offers both on-campus and fully online formats, each designed with working professionals in mind to provide maximum flexibility without sacrificing academic rigor. You will learn to conduct research and develop actionable strategies in critical areas like public health, migration, sustainability, and social justice. Key Program Highlights Choose between a flexible fully online format or a tight-knit on-campus cohort with evening classes Graduate in just two years with a curriculum designed for working professionals Learn from faculty with extensive expertise in health, migration, sustainability, and race/ethnicity Gain practical skills for careers as program evaluators, researchers, and community administrators Conduct original thesis research on pressing issues like food insecurity or refugee communities