Minor in Archaeology
A minor in Archaeology provides an introduction to the study of the material cultures of past societies. It can complement many majors, including but not limited to Anthropology, Applied Physics, Art and Art History, Classics, Earth Systems, Engineering, Geological and Environmental Sciences, History, and Religious Studies.
To minor in Archaeology, students must complete at least 27 units of relevant coursework comprised of:
- 10 units of core courses
- 2-5 units of methods and skills courses
- 5 units of theory courses
- 10 units of elective courses
Students may design their own path through the minor or, they may select from one of the three Archaeology tracks designed for STEM and humanities students. These Archaeology tracks are complete and will comprise a full minor. Each track is made up of courses designed to appeal to students from different majors. While your minor will be noted on your diploma, the specific track you take will not.
Please contact our Student Services Officer for questions regarding the Archaeology Minor program or to declare.
Potential Tracks for Minor
Minor Track 1
Majors in Biology, Human Biology,or Environmental Sciences
Core - choose two:
- Archaeological Methods (ARCHLGY 102) - required;
- Introduction to Archaeology (ARCHLGY 1);
- History of Archaeological Thought (ARCHLGY 103);
Methods and Skills - choose one:
- The Social Life of Human Bones (ARCHLGY 115);
- Archaeobotany (ARCHLGY 126);
- Human Skeletal Anatomy (ANTHRO 175);
- Zooarchaeology: An Introduction to Faunal Remains (ARCHLGY 119);
- Environmental Archaeology (ARCHLGY 110).
Theory - choose two:
- Archaeology of Food: production, consumption, and ritual (ARCHLGY 124);
- Animals and us (ARCHLGY 34);
- Archaeology of climate (ARCHLGY 106).
Electives - take both or explore additional options:
Minor Track 2
Majors in Engineering or Computer Science
Core - choose two:
- Archaeological Methods (ARCHLGY 102) - required;
- Introduction to Archaeology (ARCHLGY 1);
- History of Archaeological Thought (ARCHLGY 103);
Methods and Skills - choose one:
- Virtual Italy: Methods for Historical Data Science (Classics 115);
- Digital Methods in Anthropology (ANTHRO 98C);
- Spatial Approaches to Social Science (ANTHRO 130D);
- Experimental archaeology (ARCHLGY 233 – by petition only).
Theory - take both:
Electives - must take:
Minor Track 3
Majors in History, Art History, Heritage Studies, Religious Studies, or other humanities
Core - choose two:
- History of Archaeological Thought (ARCHLGY 103) - required;
- Introduction to Archaeology (ARCHLGY 1);
- Archaeological Methods (ARCHLGY 102);
- Archaeology as a Profession (ARCHLGY 107A).
Methods and Skills - choose one:
- Museum Cultures: Material Representation in the Past and Present (ARCHLGY 134);
- Virtual Italy: Methods for Historical Data Science (Classics 115).
Theory – choose one:
- Theory of Social and Cultural Anthropology (ANTHRO 90B);
- Ten Things: An Archaeology of Design (ARCHLGY 151);
- Design of Cities (ARCHLGY 156).
Electives - choose two or explore additional options:
- Archaeologies of Religion: Belief, Ritual and Tradition (ANTHRO 117B);
- Archaeology of Gender and Sexuality (choice of ARCHLGY 129 or CLASSICS 36);
- The artist in Ancient Greece (ARTHIST 100N/CLASSICS 18N);
- Ancient Empires - near East (CLASSICS 81/HISTORY 117);