Archaeology minor

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Students who minor in archaeology are those who are excited about history and enjoy the process of discovery. They are interested in studying what it means to be human across space and time. They generally like to travel, collaborate with an array of colleagues and researchers, and work with their hands. The typical archaeology minor pursues a major in anthropology/sociology, art history, history and classics, but the field also regularly attracts students from the physical and natural sciences. These students are trained to conduct independent and collaborative research, with opportunities to work closely with faculty and researchers both here on campus and around the world.

In meeting the requirements of this interdisciplinary minor, a student must complete at least nine credits not also used to meet the requirements of any other major or minor.

History/Theory

Choose one course from the following list:

Methods

Choose one course from the following list:

CLAS 434 - Archaeological Fieldwork in Greece
SOAN 210 - Field Methods in Archaeology
SOAN 211 - Laboratory Methods in Archaeology
or, when appropriate, and approved in advance,
CLAS 295 - Topics in Classical Civilization or a field methods course

Distribution

Choose three courses from at least two of the following three areas. Additional courses may be used when the topic is relevant and approved in advance.

Social Sciences

Humanities

Capstone Experience

A capstone project that culminates in a major research project on a topic proposed by the student that focuses on archaeology. It will take the form of an independent study (3 credits) with a person in the core faculty or approved by the SOAN department chair or archaeology curriculum coordinator. It could also be a senior thesis or honors thesis with similar approval.