Applied Anthropology - Indiana University-Purdue University - Indianapolis

Applied Anthropology from Indiana University-Purdue University - Indianapolis is a Campus Master Anthropology degree that prepares you for a Science career. The Master's of Arts in Applied Anthropology offers students the opportunity to use anthropological theories and methods toward the goals of solving real world problems. The program is constructed around a set of core courses together with independent research and internships. The degree takes advantage of our long-standing departmental strengths in Public Archaeology, Urban Anthropology, International Development, Globalization, Medical Anthropology and Museum Studies. Students may choose to follow a targeted curriculum, focusing on a particular aspect of the discipline; all students will also be well-trained in a broad range of anthropological approaches. This integration of three of the four sub-fields in Anthropology (Archaeology, Biological Anthropology and Cultural Anthropology) makes this program distinctive among graduate programs in Applied Anthropology. Another notable feature of the program is its emphasis on civic engagement and community collaboration in student and faculty research. Specifically, the program will: 1. Offer residents of central Indiana the opportunity to undertake graduate work in applied anthropology at an urban, public university; 2. Provide additional skills and expertise to those employed in such areas as social work, urban planning, community organizing, public health, community nursing and cultural resource management; 3. Provide a foundation for students who wish to pursue a PhD in Anthropology from another institution. View more details on Indiana University-Purdue University - Indianapolis, IN . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Anthropology courses.