Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) - Southwest Archaeology & Mimbres Culture

Academic Overview & Description

Interdisciplinary graduate curriculum utilizing the WNMU Museum Mimbres collection and surrounding Gila archaeological sites to examine prehistoric Mogollon culture, rock art conservation, and Southwest ethnohistory.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

WNMU Graduate Fellowships and Museum Curatorial Assistantships up to $5,000/year

Tuition Rate

$10,800/year (out-of-state) / $5,600/year (in-state)

Application Fee

$40

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

3.0+ undergraduate GPA in anthropology, history, or humanities

English Language

IELTS 6.0+ or TOEFL 75+

Standardized Exam

Not required

Application Materials

Statement of intent, writing sample, transcripts

Letters of Recommendation

Two academic recommendations

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult Western New Mexico University's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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