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Archaeological Studies, B.A.

SUNY College at Potsdam · Potsdam, NY

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Program
Award
B.A.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Total credits (published)
30-34
Catalog edition
2026-2027 SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
Archaeology in recent years has become much more interdisciplinary than it has ever been in the past. Therefore, it is critical that students pursuing careers in archaeological studies receive interdisciplinary training. The program we offer provides many of the same components as the larger specialized university programs. The major requires introductory work in American archaeology (from the Anthropology Department), survey of art and architecture from the ancient to modern periods (from the Art Department) and physical and historical geology (from the Geology Department). Upper-division requirements include courses dealing with Old World archaeology, New World archaeology and applied technical areas. Historical sciences, such as archaeology, deal with incomplete knowledge from the past. Successful archaeologists, therefore, must develop acute problem solving and critical thinking skills. The interdisciplinary nature of the major assures that our students will be familiar enough with the appropriate related disciplines to accomplish this. The major also provides the appropriate knowledge and skills for more specialized careers in conservation, museology and service in government agencies such as the National Park Service.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196200
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196200_9eaf3e9f
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Program Requirements

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    Required Courses: 21-24 Credits

    6 items
    1. ANTH 204
      Archaeology
      As published: “Archaeology 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    2. ANTH 315
      Field Archaeology
      As published: “Field Archaeology 3-6 Credit(s) (taken for 4-6 total credits)”
      3-6
    3. ANTH 417
      Archaeological Procedures 1-3 Credit(s) (taken for 4 total credits: lecture & lab)
      Not resolved to a course
    4. ARTH 101
      Survey of Art Ancient to Renaissance 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    5. GEOL 103
      Physical Geology 1 and 3 Credit(s) (taken for 3 total credits: lecture)
      Not resolved to a course
    6. GEOL 200
      Historical Geology 1 and 3 Credit(s) (taken for 4 total credits: lecture & lab)
      Not resolved to a course

    One of the Following

    1 item
    1. ARTH 102
      Survey of Art Renaissance to Modern 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
      or: ANTH 270 - Museum Studies 3 Credit(s)
      or: ARTM 270 - Museum Studies 3 Credit(s)

    Elective Courses: 9-10 Credits

    0 items

      Group A: The Old World

      16 items
      1. ANTH 352
        Art and Archaeology of the Classical World
        As published: “Art and Archaeology of the Classical World 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      2. ARTH 356
        History of World Architecture 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      3. ANTH 367
        The Prehistory of Europe
        As published: “The Prehistory of Europe 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      4. ANTH 368
        Peopling of the World
        As published: “Peopling of the World 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      5. ANTH 369
        Vikings
        As published: “Vikings 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      6. ANTH 372
        Celts
        As published: “Celts 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      7. ARTH 310
        Greek Art and Architecture 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      8. ARTH 311
        Roman Art and Architecture 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      9. ARTH 351
        Late Antique Art 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      10. ARTH 385
        Art and Archaeology of the Classical World 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      11. ARTH 451
        Ancient Painting 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      12. HIST 301
        Ancient and Medieval Europe 3 Credits
        Not resolved to a course
      13. HIST 321
        Ancient Greece and Rome 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      14. HIST 322
        Ancient Middle East 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      15. HIST 326
        Egypt in Late Antiquity 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      16. HIST 463
        Ancient Magic 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course

      Group B: The New World

      6 items
      1. ANTH 350
        Archaeology of Ancient Mexico and Central America
        As published: “Archaeology of Ancient Mexico and Central America 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      2. ANTH 359
        Archaeology of Black Lives
        As published: “Archaeology of Black Lives 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      3. ANTH 360
        Cultures of Mexico and Central America
        As published: “Cultures of Mexico and Central America 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      4. ANTH 362
        Historical Archaeology
        As published: “Historical Archaeology 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      5. ANTH 363
        Archaeology of Eastern US 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      6. HIST 311
        Indians and Iberians 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course

      Group C: Applied Sciences

      14 items
      1. ANTH 310
        Experimental Archeology
        As published: “Experimental Archeology 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      2. ANTH 316
        Archaeological Laboratory Techniques
        As published: “Archaeological Laboratory Techniques 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      3. ANTH 319
        Public and Private Archaeology
        As published: “Public and Private Archaeology 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      4. ANTH 347
        Humans Disease and Death
        As published: “Humans Disease and Death 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      5. ANTH 354
        Environmental Archaeology
        As published: “Environmental Archaeology 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      6. ANTH 365
        Archaeology of Death
        As published: “Archaeology of Death 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      7. ANTH 380
        Human Osteology 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      8. ANTH 410
        Advanced Archaeological Research 4 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      9. ANTH 450
        Zooarchaeology 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      10. ANTH 455
        Cannibalism 4 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      11. ANTH 457
        Dental Anthropology 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      12. ANTH 461
        Material Culture 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      13. GEOL 301
        Sedimentary Geology 1 and 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      14. GEOL 405
        Structural Geology 1 and 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course

      Recommended Coursework Outside the Major

      0 items

        Note(s)

        2 items
        1. Students graduating with an Archaeological Studies major (B.A.) must complete the major requirements with at least a 2.0/S grade in each course.
          Not resolved to a course
        2. Students may only double-count two courses for an additional major or minor.
          Not resolved to a course
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