2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Oct 03, 2024  
2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog

Archaeology [ARC]


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. 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.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the foundational material in the sub-disciplines of Anthropology, including action anthropology, archaeology, biological anthropology, linguistic anthropology, and sociocultural anthropology. 
  2. Describe the methodologies used to conduct anthropological fieldwork in at least one sub-discipline. 
  3. Compare the major theoretical frameworks within anthropology/archaeology using an historical perspective. 
  4. Develop a research question and/or hypothesis relevant to anthropological/archaeological research. 
  5. Communicate anthropological knowledge clearly and effectively in writing. 
  6. Discuss major trends in the material culture of the archaeological records of past people. 

Total Credit Hours Required for Major: 39


It is strongly recommended that students consider adding one or more of the following minors: Native American Studies, African and Africana Studies, Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, Latino and Latin American Studies, Forensic Anthropology, Geology, or Geographic Information Systems. 

B. Required Archaeology Core Courses: 12 credit hours


D. Field or Laboratory Course: 3 credit hours


Select three credit hours from the following:

E. Elective Courses: 6 credit hours


Select two courses from the following, or any course from Category B or C not already taken to satisfy those requirements. 

Please note that students are required to complete 24 credit hours at the 300 level or higher for the major and should limit the number of 200-level electives taken.

Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 120


Example of the B.A. in Archaeology over Four Years


See General Education World Language Requirement   

Total credit hours for semester: 16


First Year Spring


Total credit hours for semester: 16


Second Year Fall


         Category B course (3 cr. hr.)
         Category C course (3 cr. hr.)
         World language (3 cr. hr.)
         GE course (3 cr. hr.)
         GE course (3 cr. hr.)

Total credit hours for semester: 15


Second Year Spring


           Category B (core) concentration course (3 cr. hr.)
           Category C (culture area) concentration course (3 cr. hr.)
           World language (3 cr. hr.)
           GE course (3 cr. hr.)
           GE course (3 cr. hr.)

Total credit hours for semester: 15


Third Year Fall


  Category B course (3 cr. hr.)  
  ​Archaeology elective course (3 cr. hr.)
  GE course (3 cr. hr.)
  GE course (3 cr. hr.)
  Elective (3 cr. hr.)
 

Total credit hours for semester: 15


Third Year Spring


          Archaeology field course (3 cr. hr.)
          Category B course (3 cr. hr.)
          GE course (3 cr. hr.)
          Elective course (3 cr. hr.)
          Elective course (3 cr. hr.)

Total credit hours for semester: 15


Fourth Year Fall


Total credit hours for semester: 15


Fourth Year Spring


          Elective course (3 cr. hr.)
          Elective course (3 cr. hr.)
          Elective course (3 cr. hr.)
          Elective course (3 cr. hr.)
          Elective course (1 cr. hr.)
 

Total credit hours for semester: 13