Download Applicant Statement of Purpose Form

Degree and Track Selection
Instructions for Statement of Purpose
Student Name
USF ID# (U#)
Select Degree Program (select one)
☐M.A.
☐ M.A./M.P.H.*
☐ Ph.D.
☐ Ph.D./M.P.H.*
Please note: You must have completed a Master’s
degree in order to apply to the doctoral program.
Please note: You must have completed a Master’s
degree in order to apply to the doctoral program.
*M.P.H. - Must also complete an application with College of Public Health http://health.usf.edu/publichealth/degreereqs.html
Select Track (select one)
☐ Archaeology
☐ Biological
☐ Cultural
☐ Medical
Which professor(s) would you like to work with? While not required, this
information is very helpful in the review of your application.
Statement of Purpose Instructions
An important part of the application is your statement of purpose. Submit a 3-5 page double-spaced document
covering the following key areas:
Your background,
experiences, and skills
For example,
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The origins of your interest in Anthropology
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Your prior degree(s), as well as any experiences with field schools or field work
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Skills or experiences relevant to graduate study in anthropology (e.g., language
proficiency, extensive travel abroad, technical skills)
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Interest in USF Applied
Anthropology program
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If you have specific research interests, please describe and indicate topics you would
like to focus upon during your graduate studies at USF (e.g. potential thesis or
dissertation project)
Professor(s) you envision serving as your advisor and/or as member(s) of your
thesis/dissertation committee
Tell us why you want to complete your degree at the University of South Florida
In what ways might you enhance the diversity of our graduate program?
Your professional plans and
goals
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What is your motivation for pursing the degree?
How does MA or PhD in Applied Anthropology from USF fit into your career plans?
Pre-requisite
undergraduate
courses
If your B.A. or M.A. is not in Anthropology, you will need to complete 4 pre-requisite undergraduate
courses in Anthropology within the first year of acceptance:
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ANT 2410 Cultural Anthropology
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ANT 2511 Biological Anthropology
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ANT 3101 Archaeology
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ANT 3610 Anthropological Linguistics
Mail to:
Graduate Director
Department of Anthropology
University of South Florida
4202 E. Fowler Ave., SOC107
Tampa, FL 33620
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