Tuscaloosa,
AL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Anthropology in Tuscaloosa United States | University of Alabama
University of Alabama
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Tuscaloosa United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
31,460
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
30 months
The Doctor of Philosophy program features two primary concentrations: 1) The Archaeology of Complex Societies, focusing on the development and expansion of early civilizations across the Americas, and 2) Biocultural Medical Anthropology, examining how social dynamics and cultural factors impact psychological and physical health. We aim to equip PhD graduates with versatile skills for success in both academic and professional settings. Beyond mastering advanced theoretical knowledge in their specialization, students will gain practical abilities including teaching and evaluation experience, statistical proficiency, expertise with various software applications, grant proposal writing, and foreign language comprehension. Each student will complete original research in their chosen field. Archaeology students will develop excavation and surveying methods, artifact examination, GIS and digital mapping skills, plus museum collection management. Biocultural medical anthropology students will acquire techniques such as interviewing, ethnographic observation, study design, biological measurement methods, along with SPSS, Anthropac, and qualitative analysis software proficiency.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Students seeking PhD degrees in anthropology at The University of Alabama must satisfy departmental entrance and examination requirements. Specifically, a combined score of at least 300 on the Graduate Record Examination general test, with a writing component score of 4.0 or higher, is required for students applying to the PhD program without the MA degree in hand at the time of admission. Also, an undergraduate and/or graduate record of coursework and research experiences demonstrating adequate preparation for doctoral level study in anthropology is required, including coursework in at least three subdisciplines of anthropology, and a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. At the discretion of the faculty, specific coursework requirements may be waived at the time of admission if a plan has been developed to address any deficits prior to matriculation.
TOEFL : The minimum score for admission to a degree program or for non-degree admission is 79 on the internet-based TOEFL (iBT).
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): The minimum score for admission to a degree program or for non-degree admission is 6.5.
TOEFL paper-based score of 550 and above
TOEFL : The minimum score for admission to a degree program or for non-degree admission is 79 on the internet-based TOEFL (iBT).
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): The minimum score for admission to a degree program or for non-degree admission is 6.5.
TOEFL paper-based score of 550 and above
Tuition
USD
31,460