Explore the past
Archaeologists seek to explore the history of people and cultures through the study of material remains. Archaeology involves a concern for the management of archaeological sites, the interpretation of cultural heritage, and the ethics of preserving and presenting the human past.
Students minoring in archaeology will gain hands-on knowledge of archaeological field and laboratory methods, become familiar with theories used to interpret the archaeological record, and learn about the importance of archaeology in contemporary societies.
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Minor
Considering a minor to pair with your major? This minor is an excellent companion to any major including Anthropology, History, Religious Studies, Geology, Geospatial Sciences, and Geography.
Archaeology Minor
Major Degree Type
Bachelor of Applied Science
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Music Education (Non-Certifiable)
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science in Education (Non-Certifiable)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Social Work
Minor Requirements
Nine Additional Hours From the Following:
Including at least 3 hours of anthropology. The Archaeology minor advisor may approve substitution of relevant coursework not listed here.
- ANT 340 - Archaeology of Complex Societies
- ANT 342 - Hunters and Gatherers
- ANT 345 - Historical Archaeology
- ANT 347 - Archaeology of the Southwest
- ANT 351 - Field Archaeology *
- ANT 355 - Environmental Archaeology
- ANT 360 - North American Archaeology
- ANT 505 - Ethnohistory
- ANT 545 - Cultural Resource Management *
- ANT 550 - Advanced Methods in Archaeology *
- ANT 555 - Archaeological Theory
- ANT 397 - Special Topics **
- ANT 499 - Internship in Anthropology **
- ANT 598 - Seminar in Anthropology **
- GEO 200 - Exploring Our Digital Earth
- GEO 360 - Interpretation of Aerial Photography
- GEO 363 - Introduction to Geographic Information Science
- GEO 551 - Remote Sensing
- GEO 569 - Landscape Analysis
- GEO 572 - Introduction to Photogrammetry and LiDAR Technology
- GEO 575 - GPS Surveying and Mapping
- GLG 110 - Principles of Geology
- GLG 114 - Earth: The Survival Guide
- GLG 116 - Earth: The Hands-on Adventure
- GLG 314 - Historical Geology
- GLG 412 - Field Geology of the Midcontinent Region
- GLG 590 - Applied Geophysics
- GRY 348 - Geomorphology
- HST 569 - The Material Worlds of Antiquity: Archaeology and Ancient History
- HST 574 - Jordan Archaeology Education Abroad
- REL 570 - Archaeology and the Bible
Program Restrictions
- Students may not declare or earn both a minor in Archaeology and a certificate in Archaeology.
- No more than six hours may be counted towards requirements for both the Archaeology minor and an Anthropology BA and BS major.