Interdisciplinary Major of Archaeology
The interdisciplinary major in archeology combines the faculty and resources of several departments to create a program of study in prehistoric, historic, and classical archaeology. The discipline is concerned with the recovery, analysis, and interpretation of the material remains of past cultures and societies. The topics of study pursued within the program can vary widely, ranging from issues of human origins and cultural evolution to the study of Classical Greece and Rome; from the structure of ancient Pueblo societies in the American Southwest to the study of colonial life in Virginia. The program provides majors with a knowledge of archaeological method and theory and a thorough grounding in specific cultural areas.
There are approximately 20 archaeology majors in a given year. Many majors combine archaeology with a second major in a related field such as anthropology, history, art history, psychology, classics or biology depending upon their particular interests. Upon graduation many archaeology majors are admitted to graduate school in a specialized area of archaeological interest, while others pursue professional degrees in areas such as Law or Medicine. A number of our former students are employed by museums, or work in the areas of historic preservation, artifact conservation, and Cultural Resource Management.
There are approximately 20 archaeology majors in a given year. Many majors combine archaeology with a second major in a related field such as anthropology, history, art history, psychology, classics or biology depending upon their particular interests. Upon graduation many archaeology majors are admitted to graduate school in a specialized area of archaeological interest, while others pursue professional degrees in areas such as Law or Medicine. A number of our former students are employed by museums, or work in the areas of historic preservation, artifact conservation, and Cultural Resource Management.
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