Archaeology Opens Ancient Civilizations Standards

May 26, 2010 - PRLog -- If you want to study ancient or classical civilizations (including the Near East, Egypt, early civilizations of the Mediterranean, classical Greece and Rome, and the early civilizations of India, China, and southeast Asia), you should take part in interdisciplinary programs that include courses in art, architecture, classics, history, ancient and modern languages, and theology.

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You’ll need to have an undergraduate degree (B.A./B.S.) to work as a field archaeologist in the U.S. and to perform basic laboratory studies. Previous experience is often required. You can get it through participation in an archaeological field school or as a volunteer.
Graduate Training in Archaeology.

If you are interested in ancient and classical civilizations, the particular undergraduate major is not important. However, it is advantageous to begin learning several ancient and modern languages. As a rule, historical archaeologists major in anthropology or history.


There are 2 levels of graduate training in archaeology. The first is an M.A. or M.S. degree. It usually takes about 1-2 years of course work beyond the B.A./B.S. degree and a written thesis which presents the results of original research by the student. If you are planning to work immediately on a Ph.D. degree, the preparation of a thesis is an important part of the educational process. An M.A./M.S. would be enough to direct field crews and is sufficient for many government positions in archaeology.

An M.A./M.S. with a thesis and a year of field and laboratory experience is the minimum for certification by the Society of Professional Archeologists. Some graduate programs offer streamlined tracks for students with a B.A. degree so that they work directly toward a Ph.D. while others require an M.A. degree first.

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