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Nov 21, 2024
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2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog
Archaeology [ARC]
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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. 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:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the foundational material in the sub-disciplines of Anthropology, including action anthropology, archaeology, biological anthropology, linguistic anthropology, and sociocultural anthropology.
- Describe the methodologies used to conduct anthropological fieldwork in at least one sub-discipline.
- Compare the major theoretical frameworks within anthropology/archaeology using an historical perspective.
- Develop a research question and/or hypothesis relevant to anthropological/archaeological research.
- Communicate anthropological knowledge clearly and effectively in writing.
- Discuss major trends in the material culture of the archaeological records of past people.
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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.
A. Required Core Courses: 12 credit hours
B. Required Archaeology Core Courses: 12 credit hours
C. Archaeology Culture Area Courses: 6 credit hours
Select two courses from the following:
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
Total credit hours for semester: 16
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
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
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