Peace Corps service during grad school allows for immersed foreign anthropological research at no cost while building career qualifications with international work experience and enhancing PhD prospects. Six credits are granted for Peace Corps service. WSU waives non-resident tuition for MI students such that out-of-state residents pay resident tuition only. Some fellowships and assistantships are available on a competitive basis.
Description
WSU offers an MI in Environmental Anthropology as an option within the Department of Anthropology’s Cultural Anthropology Program. Environmental Anthropology MI students supplement anthropological coursework with courses from WSU’s School of Environmental Science and Regional Planning (ES/RP). Students assume their Peace Corps positions with at least one year of graduate class work. The program combines training in cross-cultural familiarity, conceptual and practical approaches to international development, and skills to address research questions and environmental issues in developing countries. Students conduct field research during Peace Corps service and return to WSU for a semester after service to write their thesis. Students should discuss their interests and plans with the graduate advisor in the department before applying.
Requirements
Admission requires departmental acceptance; a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent in the last 60 semester or 90 quarter hours of undergraduate work at a recognized college or university; GRE scores; and previous coursework in anthropology. For financial aid, FAFSA forms must be completed by March 1.
For inquiries about Master's International, call 800.424.8580 x1812.
If you have questions, please contact: Prof. Marsha Quinlan
Washington State University
Anthropology
PO Box 644910
Pullman, WA 99164-9410
