Overview

Anthropology is the comparative and global study of humanity in all its dimensions – past, present, and future. At the University of South Florida, the principal sub-fields of anthropology - cultural, biological, archaeological and linguistic – are integrated through a commitment to practical applications that will understand the past and benefit contemporary and future societies.

Features

Applied Anthropology at the University of South Florida is committed to understanding global diversity through community-based, applied research that is holistic and interdisciplinary. Applied anthropologists study, design, and evaluate policies, programs, and outcomes that have real consequences. Faculty and students engage in world-class innovative research throughout the Americas, Europe, and Africa.

Department work addresses globalization, economic development, resource and health disparities, environmental remediation, diet and nutrition, community advocacy, heritage resource management, education, media, and communication.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Archaeology Theory and Current Issues
Public Archaeology
Contemporary Applied Anthropology
Human Variation
Theories in Applied Bioanthropology
Legal and Ethical Aspects of Applied Anthropology
Medical Anthropology
Bioarchaeology
Forensic Anthropology
Issues in Heritage Tourism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

42 hours beyond the M.A.

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tampa, United States

Disciplines

Anthropology View 81 other PhDs in Anthropology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master’s degree in Anthropology or related field
Concurrent Degree applicants (Anthropology/Public Health) must also meet GRE requirements for the MPH)
a statement of purpose
a signed research ethics statement
at least 3 letters of recommendation
a curriculum vitae
supplemental department application form
writing sample (optional)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19980 USD / year

≈ 19980 USD / year
Out-of-State

19980 USD / year

≈ 19980 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

8702 USD / year

≈ 8702 USD / year

Living costs

Tampa

United States

1122 - 1951 USD / month

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