The University of Montana Department of Anthropology
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Frequently Asked questions
About Anthropology at
The University of Montana - Missoula
Q1: What degrees do you offer in Anthropology at the University of Montana - Missoula?
Our department offers the B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees in anthropology. Get more information about our B.A. degree program, our MA degree program, or our Ph.D. degree program.
Q2: How do I apply for admission to your program? Can I apply for admission online?
Access either The University of Montana - Missoula's undergraduate admissions page if you are interested in the Bachelorof Arts degree or the graduate admissions page if you are interested in the Master of Arts degree or the Doctorate.
Q3: Are any of your degrees or classes available by distance education?
Yes, but on a limited basis. About a half dozen classes, from the 200 to 400 level, are regularly taught online. The only program that can be completed online is the Certificate in Forensic Anthropology.
Q4: How do I contact the Department of Anthropology?
Visit our department's Faculty/Staff/Contact page.
Q5: What are the email addresses and phone numbers of your faculty and staff?
That is also on the Faculty/Staff/Contact page.
Q6: Is there an Anthropology Club (student organization) at the The University of Montana - Missoula?
Yes. Visit them at the Montana Anthropology Student Association (MASA) Home Page. Besides an active calendar of social and academic events, MASA also maintains a chapter of the National Anthropology Association, Lambda Alpha.
Q7: What’s an “option” in a degree program? Do I have to have one?
At The University of Montana, an Option is “groups of courses . . . which lead to a specialization within one major . . . The names of approved options will be recorded on the permanent records of those students who have satisfactorily completed the requirements . . . (UM Catalog).” In the B.A. and M.A. programs, options allow students to specialize in several different areas. Students who either want a more general background or want to specialize in a more individual manner can choose the “general” option. Options can be added or changed at will. In contrast, the Ph.D. program has a single track, “Cultural Heritage and Applied Anthropology.”
Q8: How can I find out more about the Department of Anthropology and it's programs?
Check out our department's history, or Anthropology's entry in the college catalog