B.A. in Archaeology

Students who major in archaeology should: Acquire the basic skills for understanding theory, interpretation, and methods in archaeology; Develop an ability to analyze archaeological data through the reading and interpretation of archaeological publications and study of primary data; Conduct analyses and interpretations of material culture in precise, well-organized, and persuasive language, both orally and in writing; Acquire interdisciplinary knowledge of different past human cultures; Gain significant knowledge of the material culture of at least one region or thematic issue; Acquire onsite experience and expertise in archaeological method through fieldwork.