Primate Behavior, MS

This program is interdisciplinary and emphasizes the approaches and contributions to primatology made by biologists, anthropologists, psychologists, and philosophers. It includes required courses (totaling 26 credits) and department-approved elective courses (totaling 19 credits) that are selected in consultation with the student’s advisor. Students must complete at least 45 credits as outlined in an approved course of study filed with the School of Graduate Studies and Research. Two quarters in residence are required.

Admission Requirements
In addition to general guidelines for admission to CWU Master’s programs, applicants for admission to primate behavior must have the following qualifications:

1. Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in anthropology, psychology, biology, or a related field. Before admission, program faculty will evaluate the academic course work and experience of all applicants for admission, and will recommend remedial course work if, in their judgment, there are deficiencies in pre-baccalaureate work which need to be overcome before entrance into the program. Admission to the program and continuation in it may be conditional on the applicant’s satisfactory completion of remedial courses. Such courses will not count toward the program credit requirement, but in some cases they may be taken after admission to the program.
2. International applicants for whom English is a second language must provide TOEFEL scores to demonstrate English proficiency.
3. Applicants must arrange for a graduate faculty advisor in the program to serve as their major advisor before adminssion to the program.

Graduation Requirements
The student must have a three-member thesis committee selected in consultation with the thesis committee chair. The student may choose either thesis option or project option in partial fulfillment of graduation requirements.

Program Learner Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the field of primatology, including current issues, methods, theories, and topics of study.
• Evaluate the interdisciplinary perspectives and approaches in the field of primatology.
• Examine the benefits of biodiversity.
• Apply content and skills in primatology to potential professional and career goals.