Archaeology is the study of past human behavior through the analysis of material remains. Archaeology is a diverse field, and archaeologists often specialize in specific geographic areas, time periods, methodologies, and/or material types. Most professional archaeologists today work in cultural resource management (CRM) for government agencies, non-profit organizations, or private consulting firms. Archaeologists also work in education or research at colleges, universities, and museums. This emphasis is designed to train students in the science of archaeology, including basic field techniques (excavation and survey), data collection and analysis, theory, and legislation.
Required Courses
See the Undergraduate Catalog for the complete list of required Archaeology emphasis courses.
Career Outlook
Cultural Resource Management
- Government Agencies
- Private Consulting Companies
- Non-profit Organizations
Museum Sciences
- Curation
- Education and Outreach
- Collections Research
- Conservation and Restoration
- Archive Management
- Historic Preservation
Academia/Research
Colleges and Universities Research Labs