The Department of Anthropology offers graduate education in sociocultural anthropology and anthropological archaeology. Regional specialization includes Melanesia, India, Europe, Latin America, and North America. The program in anthropological archaeology offers perspectives on the nature of archaeological knowledge, paleoecology and evolutionary theory, and the use of sociocultural theories and interpretive strategies in the reconstruction of historic and prehistoric pasts.
Regional specialization includes Africa, Europe, the Near East, and North America.
Anth 8003 for sociocultural students or Anth 8004 for archaeology students. All graduate students are also required to demonstrate proficiency in statistics. The final exam is oral. The minor program is individually designed by the student and the director of graduate studies. Ph.D. students must also take Anth 8217.