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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

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?

  • 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. 

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 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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