Field Research for MA (Anthropology) or MS (Geography)
Educational Organization:
San Diego State University
Date Posted:
2007-08-29
Program Description:
We are seeking highly motivated graduate students with interests in primatology, wildlife conservation and landscape ecology to join the M.S. program in Geography and/or the M.A. program in Anthropology at San Diego State University. In addition to course work, you will be expected to develop a thesis project that includes 3-6 months of fieldwork at Fanjingshan National Nature Reserve (China). The project, co-sponsored by the Zoological Society of San Diego, will be part of a large-scale study aiming to identify and map the habitat of Guizhou snub-nosed monkeys (Rhinopithecus brelichi), and to understand how spatial and temporal variations of food resources influence the monkeys' movement pattern.
Enterance Qualifications:
BA or BS in relevant field, including anthropology, zoology, and geography. Previous field research experience preferred not not required.
Tuition / Fees:
Pending on funding availability, the departments may offer graduate assistantships to the successful candidates based on his/her background, intellectual merits, and past academic performance.
Application Deadline:
The ideal starting time is the spring semester in 2008, and the corresponding application deadline is September 15, 2007 (for Geography) and October 1, 2007 (for Anthropology). We also welcome applications starting in Fall 2008, for which the application deadline is March 1, 2008 (Geography & Anthropology).
Contact Information:
Dr. Erin P. Riley
5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego State University
San Diego, CA 92105
USA
Telephone Number:
619.594.8628
Fax Number:
619.594.1150
Website:
http://Please visit the corresponding websites for the Anthropology (http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/~anthro/)and Geography (http://geography.sdsu.edu/Programs/masters.html) departments for further information on the graduate program, application processes, and financial support
E-Mail Address:
epriley@mail.sdsu.edu
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