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Apr 19, 2024
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2014-15 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Archaeology: Concentration in Americas Archaeology [ARC_AARC] or World Archaeology [ARC_WARC]
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The Sociology/Anthropology Department offers the major in Archaeology which is the discipline within anthropology that studies prehistoric and historic societies in worldwide contexts. The archaeological discipline offers a balance between the scientific investigation and culture-based understanding of past societies through their material remains and their environmental settings.
Archaeology majors may choose between the Americas or World Archaeology concentrations, both of which are seated solidly in an anthropological archaeology paradigm, in which students gain a firm cultural anthropological basis for exploring ancestral and prehistoric cultures of these geographical regions. Students also acquire basic knowledge of the scientific and laboratory-based methods employed in the discipline.
There is also a minor in archaeology which is particularly suitable for those interested in the teaching professions who must be prepared to teach about global cultures both past and present.
Career Potential
- Teaching (all levels at elementary and secondary schools)
- State and Federal advisory positions (e.g. Environmental Protection Agency)
- Cultural Resource/Land Management/Environmental Agencies
- National and State Park Service
- Public Archaeology Facilities
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre
- College Professor
- Museum Curator
- Laboratory (archaeobotanical/archaeozoological/archaeometric) consultant/technician
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Americas Archaeology [AARC]
Required Core Courses: 15 credit hours A. Required Americas Archaeology Core - six credit hours
B. Culture Area Courses - six credit hours
Select two courses from the following: C. Field Courses - three credit hours
Select one course from the following: D. Electived Courses - six credit hours
Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 124
World Archaeology [WARC]
Required Core Courses: 15 credit hours A. Required World Archaeology Core - six credit hours
B. Culture Area Courses - six credit hours
Select two courses from the following: C. Field Courses - three credit hours
Select one course from the following: D. Elective Courses - six credit hours
Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 124
Example of the B.A. in Americas Archaeology over Four Years
Fall Total credit hours: 16-17
- Foreign Language course
- Two GE courses
Spring Total credit hours: 15-16
- GE 1 - Quantatitive Skills course
- Foreign Language course
- GE course
Fall Total credit hours: 15
- Two GE courses
- Foreign Language course
Spring Total credit hours: 15
- Archaeology Culture Area course
- Two GE courses
- Foregin Language course
Fall Total credit hours: 18
- Archaeology Culture Area course
- Archaeology elective course
- Two GE course
- Elective course
- Presentation Skills course
Spring Total credit hours: 15
Fall Total credit hours: 15
- Archaeology elective course
- Anthropology fieldwork/lab course
- Three elective courses
Spring Total credit hours: 15
Example of the B.A. in World Archaeology over Four Years
Fall Total credit hours: 16-17
- Foreign Language course
- Two GE courses
Spring Total credit hours: 15-16
- GE 1 - Quantatitive Skills course
- Foreign Language course
- GE course
Fall Total credit hours: 15
- Two GE courses
- Foreign Language course
Spring Total credit hours: 15
- Archaeology Culture Area course
- Two GE courses
- Foregin Language course
Fall Total credit hours: 18
- Archaeology Culture Area course
- Archaeology elective course
- Two GE course
- Elective course
- Presentation Skills course
Spring Total credit hours: 15
Fall Total credit hours: 15
- Archaeology elective course
- Anthropology fieldwork/lab course
- Three elective courses
Spring Total credit hours: 15
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