The program requires at least four courses (12 points) in anthropology offered through the Department. The program should include at least one colloquium or seminar level course; three courses (6-9 points) in the fields foundational to anthropology (economics, history, linguistics, philosophy, psychology, sociology); and four other courses (9-12 points) that directly contribute to the emerging professional interest of the candidate. The M.A. program requires an integrative project as well as an internship in addition to the 32-point program.

To satisfy college breadth requirements, masters students must complete three Teachers College courses (for this purpose a course is defined as one in which at least 2 points are earned) outside the major program.