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Wayne State University

Department of Anthropology

Detroit, MI

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Overview

Department of Anthropology / Department of Anthropology is located in Detroit, MI, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree Concentration Sub-concentration
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Anthropology and urban sustainability
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Anthropology
Master of Arts (MA) Anthropology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Social work

Degrees Awarded

Degree Number Awarded
Master's Degrees 23
Doctoral Degrees 3

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available? Yes
Evening/weekend programs available? No
Distance learning programs available? No

Degree Requirements

Degree Requirement
Master's Degrees Thesis Required for some
Doctoral Degrees Entrance Exam GRE
Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

33
Applied
14
Accepted
4
Enrolled
42%

Applying

50
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type Domestic International Priority date
Fall deadline January 10th January 10th No
Winter deadline October 1st October 1st No

Entrance Requirements

Exam Details
Master's Degree Requirements Three letters of recommendation, completion of introduction to anthropology, letter of intent, writing sample, minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.2
Doctoral Degree Exam GRE
Doctoral Degree Requirements Bachelor's degree in anthropology or a related field, three letters of recommendation, completion of introduction to anthropology, letter of intent, writing sample, minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.2

International Students

Exam Details
TOEFL: Required TOEFL Paper score: 550
TOEFL IBT score: 79
IELTS: Recommended IELTS Paper score: 6.5
TWE: Required IELTS Paper score: 5.5

Tuition & Fees

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Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit: FAFSA
Types of financial support available Fellowships
Research Assistantships
Teaching Assistantships
Scholarship and/or loans
Graduate Assistantships

Student Body

37
Total Graduate Students
Not Reported
International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 5.41%
Black or African American 5.41%
White or Caucasian 78%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 2.7%
Unknown 5.41%

Gender

Male (27%)
Female (72%)

Research

Focus of faculty research: Anthropology of Detroit, archaeology, business and organizational anthropology, linguistic anthropology, cultural anthropology, medical anthropology, biological anthropology
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: 0

Location & Contact

Address 656 West Kirby Street
Detroit, MI  48202
United States
Contact Dr. Andrea Sankar
Professor and Chair
Email: asankar@wayne.edu
Phone: 313-577-6961

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