Degree: Master of Arts (MA)
Major: Anthropology
Anthropology (MA) Program Information

Degree: Master of Public Health (MPH)
Public Health (MPH) Program Information

Program Overview

The Department of Anthropology through the School of Graduate Studies and the Master of Public Health Program at CWRU School of Medicine have combined resources to better meet the growing demand among students for joint training. This collaboration creates a stimulating intellectual environment for the study of health and society.

The course of study leading to an MA/MPH or PhD/MPH prepares students for both professional and academic careers that integrate anthropology and public health. The Department of Anthropology, with its focus on medical anthropology and global health, is uniquely situated to train dual-degree students pursuing this pathway. A combined public health/anthropology degree is especially valuable to students interested in working in global or international health, or in health policy programs.

Program Requirements

Students take courses in both the Anthropology Department and the MPH program, following a plan of study prepared in consultation with the advisers in each program. 9 credit hours (the equivalent of one full-time semester) are shared between the departments to reduce the time to achieve the joint degrees.

Requirements for the MA/MPH, including the capstone experience, MPH practicum, and the Anthropology MA qualifying examination, can be completed in 3 years.