Archaeological Studies Major

The major consists of a minimum of 10 full courses (or the equivalent).

Note: Students must earn minimum grades of C- or P for all courses that apply toward the major.

View the catalog page for the Archaeological Studies department.

Summary of Requirements

ANTH 203 - Introduction to Archaeology
A Minimum of Four Full Courses (including one seminar course)*
Three Full Courses in Natural Science and or Mathematics
One Full Course or Equivalent of Field or Laboratory Experience
ACHS 300 - Senior Project

*Note: Taken as at least two full courses in two of the following departments: Anthropology, Art, Classics, Religion

Honors

Participation in the Honors program is by invitation of the Curricular Committee on Archaeology.

An invitation from the Curricular Committee on Archaeology to participate in the Honors Program would replace the Senior Project requirement. For further information, consult the Chair of the program or the Archaeological Studies program web site.

Archaeological Studies Major Course Lists

Anthropology, Art, Classics, and Religion Courses

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Taken as at least two full courses in two of the following departments: Anthropology, Art, Classics, Religion.

Seminar Courses

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Natural Science and Mathematics Courses

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Geology 120 and a course in statistics are strongly recommended and to be taken as early in the major as possible. Majors may also find GEOL 235 Applied GIS useful (this course has a prerequisite of GEOL 120). Other courses should be selected in close consultation with the major advisor and may include relevant courses in: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Studies (courses that have the NS designation), Geology, Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics.

Field and Laboratory Experience Courses

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