Graduate Student Learning Outcomes/Objectives (SLOs)

1. A broad knowledge of the discipline of anthropology as a whole, its historical and theoretical foundations and schools of thought, with special emphasis on one or more of its subfields (archaeology, physical anthropology, linguistic anthropology, or cultural anthropology);
2. The ability to conduct research, to formulate researchable problems, to write research proposals, to apply methodologies basic to the relevant subdiscipline[s], and to write research reports;
3. An anthropological familiarity with different geographical regions with focus on one in which the student proposes doing anthropological field research;
4. An ability to teach introductory courses in one or more subdisciplines of anthropology.

MA Regular (Plan A or B) Track Rubric

Having attained an MA degree in Anthropology with a focus on Applied Archaeology, the student will be able to:

1. Design and organize archaeological research that is technically sound.
2. Identify, document, and analyze archaeological resources and related historic properties.
3. Evaluate the significance of archaeological materials with respect to state and federal laws and regulations.
4. Establish and maintain constructive relationships with heritage communities and stakeholders.
5. Assist community organizations with the stewardship of archaeology.
6. Practice archaeology in a fashion that is professionally ethical and culturally.

MA Applied Archaeology Rubric

Having attained an MA degree in Anthropology with a focus on Applied Anthropology, the student will be able to:

1. Identify significant cultural resources of a community.
2. Conduct meaningful interviews with key members of a community organization's goals.
3. Conduct relevant archival research toward community organization's goals.
4. Apply ethnographic skills of observation and analysis toward community goals.
5. Develop appropriate communication skills that can assist community goals.
6. Maintain ethical, kuleana-based relationship with community.

MA Applied Anthropology Rubric

1. Acquire a broad knowledge of one anthropological field (archaeology, physical anthropology, linguistic anthropology, or cultural anthropology;
2. Demonstrate deep and critical knowledge of the topic that is most relevant to the research that the student plans to carry out for his or her dissertation;
3. Demonstrate a thorough familiarity with the relevant literature concerning any geographical region in which he student may plan to do research for his or her dissertation;
4. Design research projects, including an ability to formulate problems clearly, to use concepts creatively, to employ appropriate methods in data collection, and to relate empirical data to theoretical constructs;
5. Write clearly and cogently and make an effective oral presentation before critical audiences.