Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Anthropology

University of Wyoming

The University of Wyoming's Doctoral degree in Anthropology is designed to be completed in four years. It is aimed at teaching skills and providing experiences that maximizes students chances of employment either in academia or the private sector. To this end, students are required to take a course in teaching and teach at least one stand-alone class before graduating. Internships at a federal agency or private firm are also encouraged.

A minimum of 72 graduate hours (post BA, post MA hours may vary).

A minimum of six content courses (18 hours) designed by the student and his/her committee. These courses are normally completed in the first two years of the Ph.D. program. In addition to anthropology 4000/5000 level courses may also be required in other departments.

Two additional courses in their first or second year: ANTH 5880 (Professionalism in Anthropology) and ANTH 5890 (Teaching and Learning in Anthropology) (6 hours).

College of Arts and Sciences