Graduate Program Overview

Reflecting its history and continued commitment to an integrated study of all aspects of anthropology, the department’s graduate program is subdivided in three special fields: Archaeology, Biological Anthropology, and Social Anthropology.

Each special field or wing within anthropology has its own program of study and examination procedure. Students apply to one of these programs.

A Master’s degree (AM) is offered only in the Medical Anthropology Program or at some point during the student’s progress toward the doctorate if the student qualifies and so desires.

Members of the department of anthropology often coordinate their research with other faculty in the University and encourage their students to tailor programs to their individual interests, drawing on all assets of the University.

Directors of Graduate Studies
[a.k.a. DGS]

Archaeology Wing
Professor Noreen Tuross
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Biological Anthropology Wing
Professor Peter Ellison
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Social Anthropology Wing
Professor Steve Caton
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Graduate Program Administrator
Marianne Fritz
Peabody Museum 52D
Phone: (617) 495-5564
Fax: (617) 496-8041
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Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) Links:
Prospective Student Information (including Financial Aid and Application information)
Overview of Higher Degrees in Anthropology