Anthropology
Program Summary
The anthropology graduate program allows you to collaborate with professors to create a program that is not only unique to you but one that will set you on course for your ultimate career goals. Students with a bachelor’s degree are prepared to teach anthropology, begin a career in research or continue their education through advanced study.
Graduate Catalog Program Information
Program-Specific Admission Information and Requirements
Affiliated College: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Degree(s) Offered: M.A. in Anthropology
Program Requires GRE: Yes
Letters of Recommendation: 2
University Requirements
Application Deadlines
All application materials must be received by the appropriate deadline below to ensure priority consideration.
| Internationals Living Abroad | Applicants Residing in the U.S. | Priority Consideration | Assistantship Consideration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | May 1 | July 15 | March 1 | February 1 |
| Spring | October 1 | December 10 | October 1 | |
| Summer | June 1 |
For More Information
Anthropology
Stevens Building, Room 190
Program website
askAnthro@niu.edu
815-753-0247
Director of Graduate Studies:
Kendall Thu
kthu@niu.edu
Application Contact:
Ruthann Yeaton
ryeaton@niu.edu
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