After exploring options and choosing a specific program, follow the steps on our University’s graduate application process:
Deadlines to apply |
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December 15, 2022 |
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Admission Limited to |
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Fall 2022 Applications are accepted only for even numbered academic years. |
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Exams & GRE Types |
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GRE: Not required |
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Letters of Recommendation |
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3, one of which must come from a current/former professor |
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UCLA-Wide Graduate Admissions Requirements |
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Degree-Specific Admissions Requirements |
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In addition to the University's minimum requirements and those listed above, all applicants are expected to submit the following: a Statement of Purpose, a curriculum vitae, and a writing sample. The statement of purpose should describe the applicant's proposed area of research drawn from either the identified domains or a new area. Applicants are encouraged to contact CAEM faculty in advance of submitting their application. Each applicant is also required to supply a written sample (3500 words maximum) of previous research in archaeology, anthropology, art history, conservation, the sciences or related fields. This may be in the form of one or more publications, papers for college courses, conservation research, etc. Prerequisites: Pre-program conservation or related internship experience of 200 - 400 hours is recommended but not required to familiarize applicants with the field. Applicants must have completed study equivalent to one academic year in archaeology, anthropology, art history or ethnography. This requirement may be fulfilled by a full year in one subject or via coursework in two, three or all four of these subjects. Applicants must also have completed one academic year of study in each of the following subjects: general chemistry (with laboratory) and organic chemistry (with laboratory). Coursework in other fields of science (physical chemistry, biology, geology, physics, materials science, etc) may be considered favorably but is not essential for admissions consideration. Those applicants who reach the final stages of evaluation will be interviewed in person as part of the evaluation process. |
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Program Name |
Conservation of Material Culture
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Leading to the |
M.S., Ph.D. Admits only Ph.D. applicants. |
Major Code |
00CN |
Address |
A210 Fowler Museum |
Phone |
(310) 794-4837 |
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