Coursework
Core coursework includes the following:
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Archaeology
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Anthropological theory
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Bioanthropology
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Cultural anthropology
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Human origins
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Practicing anthropology
* Books and Supplies
Students will need to submit official copies of external exam scores, as well as official copies of internal grades. We generally advise applicants to submit secondary school (high school) official transcripts for grades 9 through 12, in order to ensure prompt processing.
Original, attested, or certified copy of all academic records from all secondary schools and/or universities you have attended
Diplomas or graduate certificates from all high schools or universities where you have earned a degree
National exit test results (if applicable)
Students taking the WAEC will need to submit an unused scratch card with their application.
For admission, all international students must take one of the approved English proficiency exams, complete level 112 at ELS Language Center or take the ACT or SAT.
Send exam test results directly to Grand Valley.
TOEFL: 80 (we do not accept "My Best" score for admission)
IELTS: 6.5
MELAB: 77
PTE: 53
Send official SAT and/or ACT test scores directly to Grand Valley
If you are from a TOEFL/IELTS waiver country, you must submit an SAT/ACT instead of an English proficiency test.
TOEFL/IELTS waiver countries:
Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, Canada, Dominica, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Grand Cayman Islands, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, North Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, New Zealand, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, St. Christopher-Nevis, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenadines, Swaziland, Tanzania, Trinidad & Tobago, Uganda, United Kingdom, Virgin Islands, Zambia, and Zimbabwe
VERIFICATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT (TO BE SUBMITTED AFTER ADMISSION)
Undergraduate students must have sufficient finances to cover tuition, fees, and housing costs for one year at Grand Valley. Undergraduate students must have a minimum of $29,750 USD in financial support. If a student will not be paying for their education on their own, sponsors must be identified on the statement of financial support which can be found on page 6 of the international student application.
Students or the sponsor(s) of a student must send the following documents to global@gvsu.edu for an I-20 to be created:
Statement of Financial Support
Bank statement shows a minimum balance of $29,750 USD. Bank statement balances can be listed in the student/sponsors local currency. As long as the balance, when converted into USD, meets the minimum amount required then your documents will be accepted. If you are unsure how your local currency will convert into USD, you may use the XE Currency Converter.
Must show at least 3 months of transaction history on the account
Must be less than six months old
Students who will be supported by an institution, foundation, or government agency, your financial sponsor must submit a letter of support on official letterhead. The letter must include:
Grand Valley State University
Specify the expenses to be paid on your behalf
Indicate that the institution or agency has adequate financial resources to guarantee your first year of study
The anthropology program is housed in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Students can major in anthropology or they can combine the study of anthropology with other majors or minors. The following anthropology degrees are offered:
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
A certificate in applied anthropology is also available to degree-seeking students.
WHY STUDY ANTHROPOLOGY AT GRAND VALLEY?
Anthropological perspectives provide students with unique abilities to contribute to standard job skills such as: diversity sensitivity, management, interviewing techniques, research/program design, statistical/survey techniques, teaching/training, and communication.
Business Insider notes anthropologists are hired by such companies as Microsoft and Google for "cultural expertise."
Participate in program-sponsored, locally based field schools in archaeology and cultural anthropology. Explore opportunities for fieldwork and study abroad with faculty.
Postfield independent research is conducted through the anthropology lab.
Scholarship awards and membership opportunities in Lambda Alpha, the national anthropology honor society.
More info: Click here
Coursework
Core coursework includes the following:
Archaeology
Anthropological theory
Bioanthropology
Cultural anthropology
Human origins
Practicing anthropology
Anthropologists enjoy a variety of career options, including working with:
Archaeology agencies
Consumer groups
Developing countries
Environmental groups
International agencies
Law firms
Minority and women's groups
Museums
Medical insurance: 1,999 $ USD per year
