PhD Outline of Study

Core requirements (21 cr)

ANTH 601
ANTH 606
ANTH 610 or ANTH 650
ANTH 625
ANTH 630 or SOCY 601 or BIOM 601
ANTH 640
ANTH 770

Qualifying Examination

This exam is designed to give an indication of the candidate’s grasp of the general theoretical, methodological, and applied frameworks operating in the anthropological subfields and his or her ability to apply these frameworks to a specific case.

Internship sequence (12 cr.) – For candidates entering with a BA

Specialization coursework may be substituted, based on candidate’s resume and history, at advisor’s discretion. The M.A.A. degree will not be awarded as part of the Ph.D. process unless an internship is performed.

ANTH 701
ANTH 789
ANTH 712

Specialization sequence for students entering with a BA (27 cr.)

Specialization sequence for students entering with an MA (18 cr.)

Specialization sequence for students entering with a MAA (18 cr.)

Selected with guidance from advisor to match the interests of the candidate. Includes courses within the department, in related departments at College Park, within the UM system, or within the Consortium of Washington Area Universities. The university contact for Consortium information is Helen Dozier, Office of the Registrar, 301-314-8239.

NOTE ON CONSORTIUM COURSES :
For details on taking Consortium courses, refer to Testudo
* Courses are graded and incorporated into the candidate’s GPA but the course title is not listed on the transcript.
* The course must be one that is not available at College Park.
* Tuition for Consortium courses is paid to the University of Maryland at UM rates.
* Tuition remission does not apply to Consortium courses.

Research sequence (at least 12 cr.)

ANTH 898 (1-8 cr.) – Pre-candidacy
ANTH 899 (6 cr., repeatable) – Dissertation

Comprehensive Examination

This exam is intended to assess the specific knowledge of the candidate in the chosen area of research. Three examinations are given : one designed by each member of the candidate’s Committee. It is usually followed quickly by the . . .

Oral Defense of Dissertation Proposal

Candidate defends research thesis before Advisory Committee. Is admitted to candidacy after successful defense.

Oral Defense of Dissertation

Candidate defends dissertation before Advisory Committee and selected peers

Colloquium

Prior to graduation, all candidates must successfully present at the annual colloquium, held in April each year. This presentation can be made at any point in the course of study, with approval of the Advisory Committee.