Graduate Courses
Graduate
Museum History Theory Practice
This course aims to familiarize graduates students with the historical theory and practice as well as current and emerging practices in museums. Students will review and discuss the critical literature of museum studies to provide a foundation for continued graduate courses. Prer., Graduating Standing. Meets with MSGP 5001.
Archaeology and Public Policy
3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Explores the role of government and public opinion in the development and enforcement of cultural resource legislation. Students will have hands-on exposure to documenting and evaluating resource significance and will explore issues of cultural patrimony and tribal rights. Prer., Graduate students only or permission of instructor. Meets with ANTH 3180.
Advanced Topics in Archaeology
1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Intensive study of selected topics in archaeology and prehistory. Meets with ANTH 4200.
Mapping Archaeology
3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
We will use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to produce maps of archaeological sites, view the archaeological record from new perspectives, reconstruct past landscapes, perform spatial analysis on artifacts, and ask spatial questions of past human behavior. Prer., ANTH 1020 recommended. Meets with ANTH 3215 and GES 3215.
Cognitive Evolution
3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Examines the evolution of primate and hominid cognition. Content includes basic neuroanatomy, evolutionary theory, and neuropsychology, but the emphasis will be placed on the primate comparative evidence, paleoneurology (fossil endocasts), and the archaeological record. Prer., Graduate students only. Meets with ANTH 4310.
Primatology
Advanced Primatology is designed to offer an in-depth, graduate-level exploration of primate behavior, biology, and cognition. The course integrates perspectives from biological anthropology, behavioral ecology, psychology, and evolutionary biology to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of primate systems within both naturalistic and experimental contexts. Prer., Graduate standing or instructor approval.
Advanced Topics in Anthropological Linguistics: Graduate Level
3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Intensive study of selected topics in anthropological linguistics (e.g., morphological and syntactic typology, comparative phonetics/phonology, linguistic field methods, narrative analysis); in different semesters one specific topic will be addressed. Graduate level only. Prer., ANTH 2800 or equivalent; Permission of instructor.
Advanced Lab Techniques
3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
In this laboratory practicum, students analyze and interpret archaeological data and materials from the field studies in archaeology. Students will engage in specialized analysis techniques, data management, interpretation, report writing, and curatorial activities related to archaeological materials. Prer. Graduate Students or permission of instructor. Meets with ANTH 4210.
Project Management: Cultural & Environmental Resources
3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course covers project management essentials for cultural heritage and environmental resource sectors. Students will learn planning, team coordination, and strategies for stakeholder engagement, ethical concerns, and regulatory compliance to address cultural heritage and environmental science challenges.
History & Practice of Archaeology
This course will provide graduate students interested in cultural heritage and archaeology a historical survey of theoretical approaches as well as an introduction to current practices in archaeology. The focus will be on how every archaeological practitioner, whether in academic, agency, or private sector contexts, has a theoretical perspective, be it implicit or explicit. You will learn how to apply different approaches and recognize the approaches of other practitioners; how to work alongside and for different publics and stakeholders as well as indigenous colleagues and descendant groups; how theoretical perspective shapes methodology - for good or ill; and how the ways we interpret sites, landscapes, and the built environment can have political ramifications and unintended consequences. Prer., Graduate standing. Meets with ANTH 4600.
Masters Thesis
1 Credits (Minimum) 6 Credits (Maximum)
Masters Thesis
Independent Study in Anthropology
1 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
Prer., Consent of instructor.
Candidate for Degree
0 Credits (Minimum) 0 Credits (Maximum)
Candidate for Degree