The University of Southern Mississippi
Master in Anthropology

Hattiesburg, USA

DEGREE TYPE

Master degree

DURATION

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2026

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About : The Master in Anthropology offers a comprehensive study of social and cultural aspects of human life. This program dives into topics such as cultural diversity, social change, and ethnographic research methods. With a blend of theory and practical applications, students will engage in fieldwork and various forms of analyses to deepen their understanding of anthropological concepts.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can expect a range of career paths including work in cultural resource management, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and education. Opportunities also exist in research positions or further studies in anthropology or related disciplines.

Anthropology is the study of the human condition, both biological and cultural, across space and time. All societies are confronted with the same issues, from how to adapt to their environment to deciding whom they may marry to understanding the afterlife, but there are myriad ways that these issues are solved. Anthropologists gain an understanding and appreciation of these approaches as they explore the alternative ways of being human.

Students will gain a range of skill sets that can be applied in many settings. Cultural anthropologists will be introduced to ethnographic methods, including surveys and participant observation, as they immerse themselves in the community under study. Those specializing in archaeology and bioarchaeology will learn excavation methods, as well as laboratory analysis of artifacts and human, remains to reconstruct past lifeways, particularly in the Southeast and Mesoamerica.

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