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NDSU’s anthropology master’s degree program is designed for those passionate about exploring the complexities of human societies while preparing for a wide range of impactful careers. Your educational journey is tailored to your unique goals, with personalized study plans developed in consultation with expert faculty advisors. Dive into specialized fields like medical anthropology, historical archaeology and Indigenous archaeology, or opt for a broad-based exploration of general anthropology. Upon graduating you’ll be well-prepared for diverse careers in cultural resource management, tribal historic preservation, museum curation and beyond, and for pursuing doctoral studies.
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Shape Your Future
NDSU students are encouraged to collaborate with an advisor and develop a unique program of study that meets their specific interests.
Create a Path that Works for You
The flexible program offers three completion paths: a research-based thesis, an applied comprehensive study paper or a final examination in place of a thesis or study paper.
Gain Hands-On Experience
Enhance your course work and degree research by engaging in professional development activities such as paper or poster presentations and/or attendance at academic conferences, campus and community service and teaching and research assistantships.
Expand Your Background
Learn new perspectives in research methods and theory as the first year of the program is designed to expose you to anthropological theory and a variety of research methods.
Learn in an Immersive Environment
Coursework includes extensive reading about various cultures and practices from around the world while classes are taught in a discussion-based manner with a favorable faculty-to-student ratio.
Tuition and Funding
NDSU offers a high-quality, academically rigorous education at an affordable cost. To help you cover tuition and expenses, various departments offer graduate assistantships designed to support your academic and professional goals.
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At NDSU, we welcome students from all backgrounds who are seeking to further their education within a supportive, welcoming community.
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