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To earn a Ph.D. in Anthropology, candidates must meet several key requirements: active participation in graduate seminars, passing two qualifying examinations (covering both topic and area specialties), securing approval for their dissertation proposal, and successfully defending their dissertation through an oral examination. The program recommends students aim to finish all doctoral requirements within 5-6 years. Doctoral candidates must complete at least 135 quarter units while maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA, with a maximum of 45 transfer units permitted. The Ph.D. is awarded to those who exhibit scholarly excellence and independent research capabilities in Anthropology. The program's advanced coursework and intensive training equip students to produce innovative contributions to the field and effectively communicate their research findings.