Applied to non thesis because it’s one year, and is designed to provide a quicker entry into PhD programs, structured to culminate in an essay/review of literature that supports doctoral fieldwork. I think it’ll help improve my profile through grad experience and external validation as an anthropologist (since I wasnt in the field in undergrad)
Applied to my Alma mater for faculty, it’s a well established program, and is comfortable and familiar! Placement is decent, 65% in full time faculty/research roles.