Archaeology Minor
The interdisciplinary minor in archaeology is intended to introduce students to the global importance of archaeology and its value as a mode of scholarly inquiry.
Requirements
Requirements for the minor in archaeology can be found in the Undergraduate Catalogue. They include:
- One introductory course prerequisite: ANTH240, CLAS180 or ARTH200 (3 credits).
- One 300-level course, “Archaeological Methods and Practice,” cross-listed as ANTH305, CLAS305, ARTH305 and JWST319Y (3 credits).
- Approved courses offering fieldwork experience (3 to 6 credits).
- Supporting-area courses (6 to 9 credits).
Students must meet either with the director of undergraduate studies or undergraduate academic advisor for admission to the minor. To schedule an appointment, contact arthadvisor@umd.edu.
Alumni
Our graduates go on to work in a variety of fields that include arts and cultural [heritage] management, education, museum work (curatorial, education, conservation), marketing and communications, human resources, law, medicine and even advanced research. Learn more about their achievements.
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