Degree: Master of Arts (MA)
Field of Study: Anthropology
Anthropology (MA) Program Information

Degree: Master of Science in Nursing
Nursing (MSN) Program Information

Program Overview

The objective of the dual MA/MSN program is to provide qualified and motivated students with a unique combination of cross-cultural expertise in medical anthropology and clinical expertise in nursing. This training will position students to pursue a clinical career and/or to conduct research on a broad range of issues, with emphasis on the relationship between medicine, ecology, subsistence variables, population dynamics, and disease epidemiology; and to identify and analyze sociocultural impediments to the successful introduction of effective functioning and evaluation of health care programs in diverse contexts. Applicants should make separate application for admission to the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing and the Department of Anthropology through the School of Graduate Studies.

Interested students should contact the Director of Graduate Programs in the Department of Anthropology to discuss the program requirements.

Program Requirements

The Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Arts in Anthropology joint degree provides students with the unique combination of cross-cultural expertise in medical anthropology and clinical expertise in nursing. Students must complete a minimum of 19 credit hours in nursing core courses, 12 to 22 credit hours in clinical major courses, and a minimum of 18 credit hours in anthropology courses, distributed as indicated below. The actual number of credits depends upon the major selected. This curriculum plan reflects clinical nursing majors other than nurse anesthesia and community health. Choice of electives should guarantee that minimum credit requirements are met. All students must pass the Master's Qualifying Examination in Anthropology.