Overview

Students with a B.A. in Anthropology, as well as those who can apply their previous training and experience to the practice of anthropology, are welcome to join the Applied Anthropology programme at California State University Long Beach .

Learning Outcomes

An understanding and appreciation of human biological, linguistic, and cultural diversity, especially those features that separates humans from other species.

An appreciation and awareness of the origin of both cultural and human

biological diversity through time.

A positive appreciation of the diversity in contemporary and past societies and cultures.

An understanding of the three main anthropological approaches to the

study of humanity: cross-cultural comparison, holism, and evolutionary theory, and the uses of each.

Familiarity with anthropological literature and data sources, and a knowledge of how to critically access such information.

Knowledge of the methodologies used to collect and assess critically anthropological data.

The ability to present and communicate appropriately in at least one of the

subdisciplines of anthropology.

Knowledge of the history of anthropology (theoretical approaches) and the major current issues in the subdisciplines.

An understanding and appreciation for the role of anthropology in the workplace and the real world.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Current Trends in Anthropological Theory

The Anthropological Perspective

Practicing Anthropology

Applied Anthropology

Ethnography of Communication

Ethnographic Research Methods

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Long Beach, United States

Disciplines

Archaeology Anthropology Sociology View 164 other Masters in Anthropology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

A formal statement of purpose (of about 2 pages), detailing the reasons why you want to conduct graduate work in the Anthropology Programme, what you hope to gain professionally from the Programme, and a discussion of your short/long term goals.

A research paper or technical report that you feel is representative of your analytical/critical thinking and writing capabilities.

Two letters of recommendation from persons well acquainted with your work. Please use the form provided here.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

17922 USD / year

≈ 17922 USD / year
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In-State

8064 USD / year

≈ 8064 USD / year

Additional Details

If you are not a resident of California, you must add $444.00 for each unit of credit you take to your tuition total.

Living costs

Long Beach

United States

1400 - 2000 USD / month

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