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University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Department of Anthropology
Las Vegas, NV
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Overview
University of Nevada, Las Vegas / Department of Anthropology is located in Las Vegas, NV, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 7 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 7 |
| Other Advanced Degrees | 0 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required Oral defense of thesis |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required Oral defense of dissertation |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
51
Applied
12
Accepted
8
Enrolled
Applying
60
Application Fee - Domestic
95
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | February 1st | February 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | 18 semester credit hours in anthropology with minimum GPA of 3.0; research paper; letter of intent; 3 letters of recommendation | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.5 for previous graduate work; example of previous work; statement of intent; 3 letters of recommendation |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 80 |
|
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 15 |
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
38
Total Graduate Students
2%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 15.79% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 0% |
| White or Caucasian | 57% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2.63% |
| Asian | 5.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 5.26% |
| Unknown | 10.53% |
Gender
Male (47%)
Female (52%)
Faculty
12
Total faculty
Full-time - 11
Part-time - 1
Male (9)
Female (3)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Food and nutrition, adaptive strategies, childhood and parenting, sexuality, gender and identity |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 135,880 |
Location & Contact
Address
4505 South Maryland Parkway
Box 455003
Las Vegas, NV 89154-5003
United States
Box 455003
Las Vegas, NV 89154-5003
United States
Contact
Dr. Daniel Benyshek
Chair/Professor
Email: anthropology.chair@unlv.edu
Phone: 702-895-2070
Fax: 702-895-4823
Chair/Professor
Email: anthropology.chair@unlv.edu
Phone: 702-895-2070
Fax: 702-895-4823
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