Archaeology Major

You’ll learn to appreciate how this discipline balances scientific investigation with culture-based understanding of past societies as you study the material remains and environmental settings of early civilizations.

Career potential

Katie with stone projectile point near the Old Harbor, AK archaeological site

Teaching (elementary and secondary)
State and federal advisory positions such as the Environmental Protection Agency
Cultural resource/land management/ environmental agencies
National and state park service
Public archaeology facilities

What will I learn?

Starting in 2024-25, students will enjoy a new archaeology curriculum
The study of prehistoric and historic societies in worldwide contexts
How to apply scientific and laboratory-based methods in your research

Concentration options

* Starting in 2024-25, the archaeology program will no longer include concentrations.

Special features

Steph excavates an ancient hearth (ca. 3400 BCE) at Çadır Höyük, in Türkiye.

Small classes led by eager faculty
Individualized attention
Careers as educators, museum curators, laboratory consultants and many other fields
Rozanne Brooks Museum

Get involved

Ronde analyzes material from a midden in the Archaeology Lab College is more than a classroom. Choose from a variety of different electives that will make your degree more individualized.