Anthropology

Anthropology
The Department of World Languages and Cultures offers a Master of Arts degree with a major in Anthropology. The program provides students with advanced training in cultural anthropology and bioarchaeology with the goal of preparing them for additional graduate study or professional work in anthropology and related fields. Students are required to do original field, archival, or laboratory research that will result in a scholarly thesis or creative component.
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The Master of Arts (MA) in Anthropology program offers an immersive and interdisciplinary approach to the study of human societies, cultures, and behaviors. This program is designed to equip students with advanced theoretical knowledge, methodological skills, and critical thinking abilities necessary for careers in academia, research, public policy, or applied anthropology.


Degrees Offered: 

  • Master of Arts (M.A.)

How long does it take to earn a degree?

  • Median time to earn the master’s: 2.3 years (Methods)

Lori Krase-Cayton

worldlanguages@iastate.edu
515-294-4910
World Languages and Cultures
Anthropology
3102 Pearson Hall
505 Morrill Rd.
Ames, IA 50011-1050

Admission Requirements

Graduate College Requirements:

  • 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
  • Academic Records/Transcripts
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
  • Proof of English Proficiency.

Program Specific Requirements:

  • Program Requires GRE: No
  • Program Requires GMAT: No
  • Program Will Review Without TOEFL or IELTS: No

International Requirements:

  • Financial Statement:  Application
  • English Proficiency Minimum:
    TOEFL Paper (PBT) 550
    TOEFL Internet (iBT) 79
    IELTS 6.5
    PTE 53
    Duolingo (approved through spring 2026) 115

Application Requirements

Application Deadlines:

We offer rolling admission, but recommend applying by January 15 for fall admission, October 1 for spring admission.

Application Details:

This program is open to domestic and international students.

Application Instructions

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