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Graduate Student Advice
The Anthropology Forum
GRADUATE HANDBOOK
- Introduction
- Admission Requirements
- Masters Degree
- Course Offerings
- Thesis Degree Plan
- Non-Thesis Degree
- Research Facilities and Resources
- Scholarship and Financial Assistance
- Program Faculty/Research Interests
- Correspondence
I. Introduction to the University of Houston
The University of Houston, a nationally
recognized, comprehensive university, plays a leading role in the
State-supported system of higher education in Texas. UH is the doctoral
degree-granting, research-intensive campus in the four-campus University
of Houston System. Through it's 13 colleges and schools, the university
offers a broad range of graduate and professional programs
characteristic of major research institutions.
The University of Houston serves as a
research and intellectual base for the city of Houston, promoting an
exchange of ideas, information, and talent. The city also provides
professional contacts and career opportunities for the university’s
32,000 students. Students benefit academically and professionally from
the relationship. UH flexible academic programs and Houston’s corporate
base allow a majority of students to work at least part-time while
completing their education.
The 540-acre wood campus, with fountains and
sculptures attractively placed among the 92 modern classroom and
laboratory buildings, provide a pleasant university setting. Campus
activities include more than 200 registered student organizations,
weekly film series, concerts, theatrical productions, free musical and
artistic presentations, and a highly successful Conference USA Program.
Entertainment and cultural activities are not limited to the campus.
Houston offers an enormous variety of events, which include the Houston
Grand Opera, free Shakespeare in the park, rodeos, rock, reggae, and
jazz concerts; also, professional sports, such as, baseball, basketball,
football, horse-racing, and hockey.
The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Graduate programs have been established
within five departments of the College of Social
Sciences to offer advanced
instruction and to involve students actively in research. The
departments of Anthropology, Economics, Political Science, Psychology,
and Sociology offer graduate training in the newer behavioral methods,
as well as, the theoretical and policy approaches to the study of Social
Sciences.
The Social Sciences Laboratory is sponsored
jointly by the departments of Political Science and Sociology to
facilitate computer applications in research and teaching among the
faculty and students. The laboratory serves as an archive for
information received from the Inter-University Consortium for Political,
Social Research, and other sources; it also provides an area for
training workshops and class presentations on computer usage, data
analysis, and word processing. A staff of five data specialists offer
individual consultation on a variety of topics. Laboratory facilities
include 25 terminals, which access the university’s computer, as well
as, microcomputers for word processing, filing maintenance, and other
activities.
The Department of Anthropology
The Department of Anthropology offers two
tracks in it's Master of Arts Program. Plan I: The general track (the
thesis option), is designed primarily for students who plan to pursue
the Ph.D., degree, or plan to teach at the junior or community college
level. Plan II: The applied track (the non-thesis option), is tailored
for students who plan to work as professional Applied Anthropologists
upon the completion of the Master of Arts Program.
Both tracks require the completion of at
least 30 semester hours of graduate level course work with a cumulative
standing of 3.0/(B) or better, plus 6 hours of either thesis or
practicum (making a total of 36 semester hours earned), and satisfactory
completion of the MA Comprehensive Examination. The 30 hours of course
work may include 6 hours in a minor field, if the undergraduate degree
is in Anthropology. If the undergraduate degree is in a field other than
Anthropology all 30 hours must be taken within the Anthropology
Department. Specific course programs must be approved by the advisor for
graduate studies. Students may obtain a Bachelor of Arts Degree, which
places more emphasis on Foreign Language courses or a Bachelor of
Science Degree with more emphasis on Math/Science courses.
Within the Department of Anthropology major
areas of study may include Archaeology, Physical, and Cultural
Anthropology. Cultural Anthropologists are committed to learning about
other cultures in deep detail, seeking to specify central values and
assumptions of the people of those cultures, and making comparisons
between cultures. Current interests within the department include caste,
family, kinship, gender relations, aging, religion, as well as, human
fertility, and large scale networks within India. Other research with a
cultural frame includes the politics of disease (AIDS) in Houston,
Texas, which considers the social, psychological, and cultural
influences of the AIDS epidemic on the lives of gay individuals,
especially on the lives of persons with AIDS (PWA’s). Projected research
adds the intravenous drug using populations, especially Hispanics and
gay males, for comparative purposes. Active research pursuits also
include analysis of ethnic health care seeking patterns, prenatal health
beliefs of young mothers and development of culturally oriented health
care screening programs for local health clinics.
Archaeological investigations focus on U.S.,
and Meso-American populations. There are numerous opportunities to study
historical Archaeology as it relates to the reconstruction of both rural
and urban lives in the 19th Century in and around the Houston area.
Active research also includes examination of coastal shell middens,
plantation Archaeology, hunting and gathering adaptations and use of
microcomputer application in Archaeology, such as, database, mapping,
and CAD.
Physical Anthropology at the University of
Houston emphasizes Human Osteology and Biomedical Research.
Investigations in these areas currently involve analysis of Mayan
skeletal remains in Copan, Honduras, slave and free-Black remains in
Texas. These studies illuminate demographic, health issues and changing
trends during these time periods. In addition, AIDS in Africa is
examined in terms of social-cultural and nutritional factors, which
impact susceptibility and progression of the disease. The impact of race upon the metabolism of
commonly used neuroleptic outcome is also being examined for each racial
group in a population of schizophrenics. Also, the genetics of blood pressure is
being studied among twins from the Midwest. There is an opportunity to
study Biomedical Anthropology within the Department of Anthropology.
Departmental facilities include
micro-computers, a dark room, and laboratory facilities.
The Anthropology Forum
The Anthropology Forum is a student organization
open to all undergraduate and graduate students who are currently
enrolled at UH and have an interest in Anthropology. The Forum serves to
promote close faculty-student interaction and to encourage students to
pursue their interests in Anthropology. The Forum sponsors a lecture
series that includes faculty and student presentations and outside
speakers. In addition, the Forum hosts social and cultural events, such
as, picnics, baseball games, concerts, ballet, and the opera.
II. Admission Requirements
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1). Application Form - A completed
graduate application form can be
obtained through the
Anthropology Department and/or Admissions.
2). Entry Degree Requirements - A
Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Art Degree, which includes 24
hours of Anthropology courses on the semester system. If your is
not Anthropology, additional course work is required and is
supervised by the graduate advisor. Official copies of all
university transcripts are required.
3). Grade Point Average - A grade
point average of at 3.0/(B) on all work attempted, graduate and/
undergraduate, beginning with the semester during the first of
the 60 most recently semester hours were taken.
4). Examination Score - An average
of 500 each on the Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical scores.
5). Three Letters of Recommendation.
6). Sample of Writing Style.
7). Statement of Professional Goals.
8). Applicants slightly below the
GPA/GRE Admission Standards may be admitted conditionally, if
the applicant otherwise demonstrates a promising educational
future and successful completion of graduate work
9). Judgments on courses equivalent
to those offered at UH will be made by the graduate advisor.
Only 6 semester hours of graduate work completed at another
university may transferred as counting toward degree
requirements at UH.
III. Master’s of Arts/Science in
Anthropology (Back to the Top)
Overview of Academic Degree Completion
1). Chair - Choose a chair for your
thesis/practicum committee from the departmental faculty and
develop a topic of interest. The student must formally petition
the graduate advisor, indicating chair of their chose, by the
end of the first year of academic study.
2). Formation of Committee - The
thesis/practicum committee must be formed prior to taking the
comprehensive examination.
A. This committee must be
approved by the graduateadvisor.
B. All changes in the make-up of
the committee must be approved by the graduate advisor.
3). Comprehensive Examination - you
must formally petition the graduate advisor to take the
comprehensive exam at least two weeks prior to scheduling the
examinations. Results of theComprehensive Examinations will be
submitted in writing to students (see section III.-Part C).
4). Thesis/Practicum proposal.
Thesis/Practicum proposal must be submitted (preliminary orals)
before successful completion of the Comprehensive Exam. The
Thesis/Practicum proposal must be approved by the thesis
committee (see sections V and VI).
5). Final Thesis/Practicum defense -
The scheduling of the defense must take place at the approval of
the chair of the thesis committee and graduate advisor (see
section V). Each semester the date at which a thesis must be
defended for graduation will be posted during the semester.
6). Final Draft - The final draft of
the thesis/practicum report should be in the committee’s hands
30 days prior to the University deadline for submission of the
thesis.
7). Submission of Thesis/Practicum -
Due to the Graduate Office by the posted deadline (see Academic
Calendar)
8). Copies of Thesis/Practicum
Report - Deliver a copy of thesis/practicum report to each
committee member.
9). Exit Interview - Implemented to
learn about student’s satisfaction with the program. Exit
Interviews must be scheduled with graduate advisor or faculty
member student’s choice before graduation.
B. Graduate Advising
All queries and requests concerning the
graduate program should be directed to the graduate advisor of the
Anthropology Department. The graduate advisor serves as the counselor
for all graduate students before and upon entry into the graduate
program. The graduate advisor will administer all petitions for (1)
course approval, (2) scheduling of comprehensive examinations, (3)
formation of committees, and (4) thesis proposal. A student may select
the chair of their thesis committee after completing 9 hours of course
work; but, the student must select a chair before the completion of 18
hours. Thereafter, most questions that arise about an individual
student's course selection or other curriculum matters will be handled
by the student, through consultation with their graduate committee
chair; decisions are subject to be reviewed by the graduate advisor.
C. Comprehensive Examination
Twice a year (Fall/Spring) Comprehensive
Examinations will be administered. The exams will be administered on
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of the 4th week of the semester. Each
student will complete a "Notice of Intent to Take Comprehensive
Examination" Form, designating the three seminars and full-time,
permanent faculty. This will acknowledge the student's wishes to be
examined at the beginning of the semester in which the exam is to be
taken.
One seminar must be ANTH 6300 and the second
must be in the sub-discipline in which the student wishes to write the
thesis. The third may be in any of the additional approved seminars,
which are 6311, 6312, 6313, 6315, and 6330. The exams will be broad
enough to allow the student to draw on the required and optional
seminars, as well as, the special interests that have been studied in
detail. Evaluation of the exam will be supervised by the Examination
Committee. Each section of the exam will be read by two faculty members.
If a student fails one section, they must retake only that section the
next time the exam is offered. If a student fails two or more sections
of the exam, he/she must retake the complete exam the next time
Composition Exams are offered. If any section is failed again, the
student is dropped from the program and will have the right to appeal.
Students will receive the results of the examination in writing.
D. Administrative Forms
1). Proposal Defense (Departmental) -
This form should be completed before comprehensive exams are taken.
2). "Notice the Intent to Take
Comprehensive Examinations" (Departmental Form) - This form
should be completed and submitted to the graduate advisor during the
semester that Examinations are taken.
3). Appointment of Master’s Thesis
Committee (College Form) - The College of Social Sciences should
receive this form, once the committee has been formed.
4). Graduation Application (College
Form) - Students must submit this application the semester of
graduation.
IV. Course Offerings (Back to the Top)
A. MA/MS Level Courses
ANTH 6198/6298/6398/6498 Special Problems
(1-4 credits) per semester or more than 4 by concurrent enrollment.
Prerequisite: Approval of chair.
ANTH 6300 - Seminar in Anthropological
Theory (3 credits). Prerequisite: ANTH 4310-4320.
ANTH 6310 - Seminar in Anthropological
Methods (3 credits). Prerequisites: 3 semester hours of Field Methods or
consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit.
ANTH 6311 - Seminar in Ethnology (3
credits). ANTH 4310 or it’s equivalent or consent of instructor.
ANTH 6312 - Seminar in Physical Anthropology
(3 credits). Prerequisite: 6 semester hours in Physical Anthropology or
consent of instructor.
ANTH 6313 - Seminar in Archaeology Theory (3
credits). Prerequisite: 6 semester hour in Archaeology or consent of
instructor.
ANTH 6315 - Seminar in Ethnographic Analysis
(3 credits). Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
ANTH 6321 - Demographic Anthropology (3
credits). Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
ANTH 6325 - Statistics in Anthropology (3
credits). Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
ANTH 6330 - Applied Anthropology (3
credits). Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
ANTH 6382 - Archaeological Lab Methods (3
credits).Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
ANTH 6392 - Practicum in Applied
Anthropology (4 credits). Prerequisite: Consent of graduate adviser. May
be taken concurrently with ANTH 6393.
ANTH 6393 - Practicum in Applied
Anthropology (3 credits). Prerequisite: Consent of graduate adviser. May
be taken concurrently with ANTH 6392.
ANTH 6395 - Selected Topics in Anthropology
(3 credits). Prerequisite: Approval of chair. May be repeated for
credit.
ANTH 6379/7397 - Field Work Seminar (3
credits each). Prerequisite: Approval of chair. May be taken
concurrently. Anthropological field work for MA thesis.
ANTH 6399/7399 - Master’s Thesis (3 credits
each).
B. Additional Courses
Required courses for acceptance into the MA
Program may be substituted with appropriate upper division courses.
Making up prerequisite deficiencies will not count toward the required
Master’s Level course work. The 4000 level courses may be taken for
graduate credit. The descriptions for thea courses listed below can be
found by clicking on the Courses page.
ANTH 3304-Demographic Anthropology
ANTH 3344-Symbolic Anthropology
ANTH 3360-Human Variation
ANTH 3361-Human Origins
ANTH 3362-Monkeys, Apes, and Humans
ANTH 3363-Race and Anthropology
ANTH 3375-North American Archaeology
ANTH 3377-Archaeology of Central America
ANTH 3378-Historical Archaeology
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ANTH 4301-Language and Culture
ANTH 4310-Theory of Culture
ANTH 4331-Medical Anthropology
ANTH 4350-Biocultural Adaptation
ANTH 4351-Human Osteology
ANTH 4352-Biomedical Anthropology
ANTH 4372-Mayan Archaeology
ANTH 4373-Archaeology of the Aztecs
ANTH 4375-Archaeology of Southeast U.S.
ANTH 4376-Texas Archaeology
ANTH 4377-Anthropology and the Life Course
V. Plan I: Thesis Option (36 Semester Hours) (Back to the Top)
A. Requirements
1). ANTH 6300 - Seminar in Anthropological
Theory (3 credits).
2). Two courses, of the required 6 semester
hours must come from the following: ANTH 6311, 6312, 6313, 6315, or
6330. One of which must be in the student’s major area of concentration.
3). Additional approved course work (21
semester hours) at the 4000 level or above should include a minimum of
12 semester hours at the 6000 level or above; 6 semester hours of these
may be taken outside the department.
4). ANTH 6399/7399 - Thesis (6 semester
hours)
5). Satisfactory completion of Comprehensive
Examination.
6). 3.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average.
7). Adherence to the Four-C Rule - if a
student earns a total of four C’s during their graduate career, he/she
is automatically dropped from the graduate program.
B. Thesis
The student will select three faculty
members, one will be the chair, to serve on their thesis committee. One
committee member must be from outside the department as required by the
college bylaws. All members will be voting members of the committee.
This committee will receive and approve the student’s proposal and then
supervise the conduct of the students’ research. The thesis proposal
must be submitted and orally defended after the thesis committee has
been informed, but, before the successful completion of the
Comprehensive Examination. The committee will also certify when the
student is ready to defend the thesis. This final thesis defense will be
open to other faculty and students in the department, as well as,
interested outsiders. The final draft of the thesis must be in the
committee’s hands at least one week before the scheduled defense. The
defense can be scheduled NO LATER than 30 days prior to the
university’s deadline for submission of the thesis. The thesis must be
written in acceptable English, and all members of the committee must
indicate acceptance by their signatures. Students must provide each
committee member with a copy of their thesis.
VI. Plan II: Non-thesis Option (36
Semester Hours) (Back to the Top)
A. Requirements
1). ANTH 6300 and 6330 Required.
2). One course from ANTH 6311/6312/6313/6315
3). Additional approved course work at the
3000 level or above should include a minimum of 6 semester hours at the
6000 level or above (21 semester hours); 6 semester hours of the 21 may
be taken outside the department.
4). ANTH 6392/6393 Practicum in Applied
Anthropology 6 semester hours.
5). Satisfactory completion of comprehensive
examination
6). 3.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average
7). Adherence to Four-C Rule.
B. Practicum in Applied Anthropology
The purpose of the practicum is to involve
students in a supervised work environment in which they can develop the
table to (1) TRANSLATE A PRACTICAL PROBLEM AS DEFINED BY
NON-ANTHROPOLOGISTS TO MAKE IT OPERATIONAL IN ANTHROPOLOGY; (2) RESEARCH
THE PROBLEM AND ANALYZE IT AS A PROBLEM IN ANTHROPOLOGY; (3) TRANSLATE
THE ANTHROPOLOGICAL FRAME OF REFERENCED SO THAT IT CAN BE EMPLOYED IN
SOLVING THE PROBLEM POSED. The students will select three faculty
members to serve on their practicum committee. One of these will be
selected as chairperson, though all will be voting members of the
committee. This committee will receive and approve the student’s
proposal. Also, the committee will supervise the students’ research to
assure that it is properly conducted. The committee will also determine
when the student is ready to defend the report of his/her practicum. The
final draft of the practicum report must be in the committee’s hand no
later than 30 days prior to the last class day of the semester in which
the student plans to graduate. The practicum report must be written in
acceptable English and all members of the committee must indicate
acceptance by their signatures.
C. Steps Involved in Completing Practicum
1). Selection of two/three faculty members
to serve as the committee to supervise the practicum. One member will be
selected as chair-person and the other may be a supervisor at the site.
2). Preliminary discussion with faculty on
the student’s practicum committee to determine areas of interest and
professional goals.
3). Consideration of possible practicum
sites.
4). Initial contact. This may be done by the
student, a faculty member, or the student and the faculty acting
together.
5). Explanation of the intent and purpose of
the practicum to the potential client.
6). Approval of project by faculty
committee.
7). Registration for courses entitled, "Practicum
in Applied Anthropology."
8). Negotiation of role attributes and
mutual performance expectations.
9). Translation of the problem into
Anthropological terms.
10). Activation of role, i.e., practical
activity.
11). Submission of report to the client.
12). Submission of report to faculty
committee. A copy of the report will be submitted to the Anthropology
Library.
13). Performance of any follow-up activities
that may be specified in the negotiated work plan.
14). To learn about student’s satisfaction
with the program, an exit interview with the graduate advisor or faculty
member of the student’s choice will be scheduled before graduating.
VII. Research Facilities and Resources (Back to the Top)
A. The Library System
The University
of Houston campus libraries
includes the M.D. Anderson Library (the main library), The Franzheim
Architecture Library, The Law Center Library, The Music Library, The
Optometry Library, and the Pharmacy Library.
The M.D. Anderson Library houses a balanced
collection with particular strength in Science, Engineering, Education,
Psychology, and Business.
The library is a depository for both United
States and Texas State documents. Several large sets of research
materials are available on microfilm, such as a collection of Early
American Imprints, which includes all books, pamphlets, and magazines
published in the United States from 1693-1800.
The M.D. Anderson Library has one of the
nation’s most sophisticated computerized card catalogs. The on-line
library catalog provides information about the collections of the
University Park Libraries, as well as, those at the Clear Lake,
Victoria, and Downtown campuses. Also available is a computerized card
catalog for the Harlic Libraries. This system provides the groundwork
for the major data base that will support the university’s computer
network. The library plans to move toward digitized journal records in
scientific areas, providing access to current academic and scientific
journals in both hard copy and computer disk format. The library also
will be the site for the first major group of work stations dedicated
for student use.
Reciprocal borrowing agreements have been
implemented among all University of Houston campuses. To extend services
further, the libraries participate in a number of resource-sharing
network. Locally, the Houston Area Research Libraries Consortium
(HARLIC) functions as a cooperative network by sharing research
materials, and services. The HARLIC member libraries are Rice
University, The Texas Medical Center, Texas Southern University, the
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, the Houston Public
Library, and Texas A & M University.
B. Computer Resources
The University of Houston has assumed a
leadership position in the application of Computer Technology to an
educational environment. It’s University
Computing Center (UCC) provides a
broad range of services to aid students and faculty in their research.
One IBM mainframe computer, and several VAX Cluster minicomputers are
available for student and faculty use. Through it’s Academic Computing
Services, the center sets up research accounts for graduate students and
provides documents explaining local commands, procedures, and software.
Academic Computing Services also sponsors free, non-credit seminars to
help acquaint users with the university’s computing systems and
available software.
The University is a member of the INTERNET
II, a computer network of more than 100 universities and research
institutions that provide access through high speed networking to
experts in a variety of fields for software and reference materials. The
university is also linked to super-computers for large-scale numerical
applications.
The Department has exceptional computer
resources for graduate students. Students have access to IBM- and UNIX
Compatible personal computers, and a variety of software for data
analysis,statistical analysis, GIS, mapping, and word processing. The
department encourages all students to become computer literate. The
computers are set up to be easily accessible for student work, both data
analysis and word processing. Most computer needs for the
thesis/practicum may be accomplished through the department alone.
VIII. Scholarship and Financial Assistance (Back to the Top)
The university has established the office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
to provide assistance to students through a program of scholarships,
grants, loans, and employment. The aim of this department is to offer
financial assistance to students who would otherwise be unable to attend
the university, as well as, to encourage students of above average
scholastic abilities.
It is recognized that student and family
situations are unique; therefore, every application and financial
statement is carefully analyzed and considered. The information
submitted is held in complete confidentiality.
To be eligible for financial assistance,
students must be enrolled for at least 6 semester hours. Students
holding permanent resident/visas are eligible to apply for financial
aid; however, non-U.S. citizens holding only student visas are not
eligible for Federal Aid through this office. Satisfactory academic
progress must be maintained to be eligible for Federal funds.
Scholarships are gift aid awards, which are
based upon past academic performance or on expected college performance.
Scholarship amounts range from $50-$1,000 per semester for each
recipient.
Advanced graduate students interested in
Teaching Assistantships should apply through the Anthropology
Department. Awarding of teaching assistantship are considered on a
semester by semester basis. Research assistantships are funded through
research projects conducted by individual faculty members; inquiries
should be directed to Dr. Rebecca Storey at (713) 743-3786 E-Mail RStorey@uh.edu. Availability
and amount of compensation may vary from year to year.
Scholarships awarded by the scholarship
committee are based upon academic ability only. Students must submit a
separate scholarship application to the Scholarship and Financial Aid
Office; also, the exact deadline dates and other information may be
obtained through SFA Office.
Upper-class students should attach a copy of
their most recent transcript. To be considered for scholarships based on
academic eligibility and financial need, students must submit the proper
academic credentials, complete financial aid, and/or scholarship
applications.
International or non-resident students who
hold academic competitive scholarships of at least $200 for an academic
year or summer session are entitled to pay resident tuition and fees
provided they compete with other students for the scholarship. The
scholarship must be awarded by a scholarship committee officially
recognized by the university. The International Education Fee
Scholarship (IEFS) for Study Abroad is granted for Spring, Summer, or
Fall Semesters. IEFS competitions are held each Fall and Spring
Semesters. The First International Education Fee Scholarship (IEFS) has
been established by students from the University of Texas at Austin to
promote studies abroad and assist students in their efforts to
incorporate international study into their academic experience. This
initiative was subsequently approved by the Texas legislature for all
Texas Universities to support opportunities to study abroad. The
International Education Fee Scholarship is
funded by the student body through a $1.00 per semester fee added to the
students’ fee bill each semester. Eligibility is based upon both
personal merit and financial need. Awards will be offered in two
categories: basic ($500) and comprehensive ($1,000), these amounts may
vary depending on merit and need. Applications and more information may
be obtained from any College Dean’s Office (College of Social Sciences
104-Heyne-743-4000), Dean of Students (252 UC), Student Information and
Assistance Center (152 UC), International Student and Scholar Services
(306 SSC), Vice President for Student Affairs & Enrollment Services (114
E. Cullen), Scholarship and Financial Aid Office (27 E. Cullen),
International Admissions (125 E. Cullen), and the Associate Vice Provost
for Academic Programs (209 E. Cullen).
Loans available include, the National Direct
Student Loan, Hinson-Hazelwood College Student Loan, Guaranteed Student
Loan, American Optometric Association Student Loan and Health
Professions Student Loans (Optometry and Pharmacy).
College Work-Study Program funds are
provided by the United States Government and the university for
on-campus employment. Also, funds for off-campus employment is provided
by the United States Government and non-profit organizations. Students
who apply must be: (1) enrolled at least half-time; (2) citizens or
permanent residents of the United States; (3) students who are in need
of earnings from such employment in order to pursue a course of study at
the university. For more information, please contact the Financial Aid
Office at (713) 743-9090, the Career Planning and Placement Center at
(713) 743-5100 or go to the first floor of the Student Services Center
Building.
Many on-campus jobs are available for those
qualified students and spouses who want to work while attending school.
Most jobs are full-time; but, those desiring a more flexible work
schedule or more varied job assignments may prefer to enroll in the
Temps, a campus-maintained temporary service. Staff in most regular jobs
are entitled to standard benefits. Those interested in exploring
on-campus employment opportunities should contact: Personnel Services
Office/University of Houston-Main Campus/4800 Calhoun/Houston, Texas
77204-2770/(713) 743-5770.
**NOTE: The Anthropology Department does not
have any scholarships that are available to students. You must contact
the College of Social Sciences or the Scholarships and Financial Aid
Office for information regarding scholarships. For more information
regarding Scholarship and Financial Aid Assistance, please write to:
Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
University of Houston-Main
Campus
4800 Calhoun
Houston, Texas 77204-2160
(713) 743-9090
IX. Program Faculty/Research Interests
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KENNETH L. BROWN (Ph.D./M.A. Pennsylvania 1975; B.S. Western Michigan
University) Associate Professor of Anthropology -Archaeology, Cultural
Ecology, Historic Archaeology; Meso-America, South America, and North
America.
Office: (713) 743-3789
E-Mail Address: KLBrown@UH.EDU
QUETZIL E. CASTANEDA (Ph.D./M.A. SUNY-Albany 1992; B.A. Cornell University) Assistant
Professor of Anthropology - Cultural Anthropology, Political
Anthropology, Theory and History of Anthropology, Colonialism, Maya and
Meso America, Tourism, and Post-Modernism.
Office: (713) 743-3784
E-Mail Address: Quetzil@UH.EDU
JANIS F. HUTCHINSON (Ph.D. University of Kansas 1984; M.A./B.A University of Alabama)
Associate Professor of Anthropology - Biological Anthropology,
Biohistory, Medical Anthropology, AIDS, Caribbean, and Africa.
Office: (713) 743-3785
E-Mail Address: JHutchinson@UH.EDU
PAULINE KOLENDA (Ph.D.
Cornell University 1955; B.A. Wellesley College) Professor of
Anthropology - Social Anthropology, Kinship and Family, Human Fertility
Networks, Caste Systems, Anthropology of Women, and India.
Office: (713) 743-3790
E-Mail Address: PKolenda@UH.EDU
NORRIS G. LANG (Ph.D./B.A. University of Illinois 1969) Chair and
Associate Professor of Anthropology - Psychological Anthropology,
Economic Anthropology, Industrialization, Culture Change, Psychosocial
Aspects of AIDS in the USA, and Latin America.
Office: (713) 743-3781
E-Mail Address: NLang@UH.EDU
SUSAN J. RASMUSSEN
(Ph.D. Indiana University 1986; M.A.
University of Chicago; B.A. Northwestern) Assistant Professor -
Anthropology of Religion, Aging and the Life Course, Gender,
Anthropology of the Arts, Social Organization, and African Cultures.
Office: (713) 743-3787
E-Mail: SRasmussen@UH.EDU
REBECCA STOREY (Ph.D.
Pennsylvania State University 1983; M.A. Columbia University; A.B. Smith
College) Graduate Program Director and Associate Professor of
Anthropology - Biological Anthropology, Human Osteology, Demography,
Meso-America, and North America.
Office: (713) 743-3786
E-Mail Address: RStorey@UH.EDU
RANDOLPH J.WIDMER (Ph.D./M.A. Pennsylvania State University 1983; B.S. Florida State
University) Associate Professor of Anthropology - Archaeology, Human
Ecology, North America, and Meso-America.
Office: (713) 743-3791
E-Mail Address: RWidmer@UH.EDU
X. Correspondence (Back to the Top)
Dr. Norris G. Lang, Chair, E-Mail Address:
NLang@uh.edu
Dr. Rebecca Storey, Graduate Advisor, E-Mail
Address: RStorey@uh.edu
Renita Columbus, Department Administrator,
E-Mail Address: RColumbu@uh.edu
Evelyn Miller, Office Co-ordinator,
E-Mail Address: evelyn.miller@mail.uh.edu
University of Houston-Main
Campus
The Department of Anthropology
4800 Calhoun
Houston, Texas 77204-5882
(713) 743-3780
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