Dr. Michael Galaty

Professor

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Biography

Michael Galaty received his Ph.D. in anthropology from the University of Wisconsin. He is an archaeologist who directs field projects in Greece and Albania, focusing on the rise of complex societies. Galaty has written extensively on Mycenaean states and has published a notable book on tribal cultures in northern Albania, titled "Light and Shadow: Isolation and Interaction in the Shala Valley of Northern Albania," which won the 2014 SAA Book Award. His work integrates archaeological research with broader anthropological insights, reflecting his commitment to understanding cultural development in historical contexts.

Research Interests

Archaeology Complex Societies Mycenaean States

Courses

ANTHRARC 582-001 Archaeology II

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science