Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Anthropology

Rice University

Upon completing the MA or PhD degrees in the field of Anthropology, students will be able to:Demonstrate the ability to prepare articles, conference presentations and discussions, and long form writing in the discipline. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the history of the discipline as well as anthropological theory and practice. Utilize the key methodological, theoretical, and analytical skills at the heart of the discipline to produce anthropological knowledge and demonstrate the ability to critique actively and reconfigure canonical approaches to social science. Apply research and analytical skills to original research questions and case studies to produce innovative approaches to anthropological knowledge and intervene effectively in both disciplinary discussions and wider sociocultural debates. Conduct responsible, ethical research with interlocutors and consultants in a world of increasingly complex interplay between small-scale and large-scale concerns and commitments.

School of Social Sciences