Anthropology PhD

This program is designed primarily as preparation for a career of teaching and research at the college and university level or research and administration in industry and government. The department has major geographical strengths in Mesoamerica and Northeastern North America. These specialty areas crosscut the traditional subdisciplines of archaeology, biological anthropology, ethnology, and linguistics. Other specializations can be defined for degree candidates according to the interests and qualifications of faculty supervisors.

Degree Level: PhD

Department: Anthropology

School or College: College of Arts and Sciences

Required Credentials: Transcripts, 3 Letters of recommendation, GRE, Statement of goals, Writing sample

Application Deadline for Fall Admission and Assistantship Consideration: January 15
Application Deadline for Fall Admission without Assistantship Consideration: April 15

Application Deadline for Spring Admission and Assistantship Consideration: September 1
Application Deadline for Spring Admission without Assistantship Consideration: November 1

Application Deadline for Summer Admission and Assistantship Consideration: Not available
Application Deadline for Summer Admission without Assistantship Consideration: April 15

Tracks: Archaeology, Biological Anthropology, Linguistics, Cultural Anthropology

Grad Bulletin URL:

http://www.albany.edu/graduatebulletin/anthropology_phd_degree.htm

Departmental Website:

http://www.albany.edu/anthro/graduate_programs.php