Graduate Degree Program Summary
Graduate Degrees Offered
- Professional Archaeology
- Environmental Studies
- Ethnic Studies
- Great Plains Studies
- Women's and Gender Studies
- Applied-Development Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Evolutionary Anthropology
- Medical Anthropology
- Native American Studies
Anthropology
- On the WebDepartment Website
- Graduate ChairDr. Effie Athanassopoulos
eathanassopoulos1@unl.edu
402-472-0172 - Graduate SecretaryMs. Kathy Hellwege
khellwege1@unl.edu
402-472-2411 - Department Address810 Oldfather Hall
Lincoln NE 68588-0368
Application Checklist and Deadlines
Required by the Office of Graduate Studies
- Application for Graduate Admission
- $50 non-refundable application processing fee
- One set of transcripts, uploaded to MyRED (see upload requirements)
- If your native language is not English: verification of English proficiency
- If you are not a US citizen and you expect to hold an F or J visa: financial resource information
See also: US steps to admission or international steps to admission.
Required by Anthropology in GAMES
After you apply, allow one business day for us to establish your access to GAMES, where you'll complete these departmental requirements:
- Entrance exam(s): GRE
- Minimum TOEFL: Paper-550 Internet-79
- Three letters of recommendation
- Statement of purpose
- Use GAMES for online submission of materials
Application Deadline
Fall: February 1 Spring: October 1Related Pages
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Description
The Department of Anthropology offers a graduate program in anthropology, especially suited for students with research interests in historical archaeology, evolutionary approaches to human behavior, and applied/development anthropology. In many cases, individualized programs of study can be accommodated.
The department has excellent laboratories for computer-based instruction and research in archaeology and biological and cultural anthropology. In addition, the department is closely affiliated with the Nebraska State Historical Society, the University of Nebraska State Museum, the Centers for Great Plains Studies, Native American Studies, Asian Studies, and African and African American Studies. Of special interest to archaeologists is the department's strong teaching and research partnership with the Midwest Archaeological Center (National Park Service) which offers students opportunities for employment, fellowships, and internships.
Courses and More
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