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Archaeology

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

  • 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?

  • The study of prehistoric and historic societies in worldwide contexts
  • How to apply scientific and laboratory-based methods in your research

Concentration options

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

The employment opportunities in this feed are a sample from Career Services’ Handshake portal. Some positions may require additional certifications. Handshake is available to current SUNY Cortland students and alumni.

Special features

  • 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 LabCollege is more than a classroom. Choose from a variety of different electives that will make your degree more individualized.

Student clubs

  • Sociology/Anthropology Club

Honor societies

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