Archaeology is the study of our past as humans and the imprint we have placed on the landscape. When entering a Masters in Archaeology program, you are required to have already completed an undergraduate study program in a similar field. By furthering your education, you will further your understanding of conserving artifacts and architecture, preserving work sites and managing projects. After completing two to five years of study after your undergraduate degree, and completing an original thesis, you will be where you need to be to earn your master’s degree. You may take field methods classes, a materials analysis course, and lessons on conservation and preservation.
In order to benefit the most from the hands-on experience needed to complete Archaeology Master’s Programs, it is recommended that a majority of courses be taken in the classroom rather than online. Campus-based study in this field provides the proper training and practical experience you need to succeed in the field of archaeology following graduation. There may be a few courses you can take online, but indeed, most should be campus-based.
In the United States, you need a master’s degree to be eligible to become a professional archaeologist with any agency in the country. You might seek a career working in the field of archaeology in countries all over the world. You could also become a professor on the subject. Other than that, other widely-varying options include becoming an artifact illustrator, field or lab supervisor, field or GIS or technician, historian, or public archaeologist. Since there is a wide diversity in the public and private sectors and type of work to be done in the field, wages of archaeologists vary highly. The mean annual salary overall, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, is a little over $57,000.
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- Is it feasible to be accepted into a masters in archaeology program with a BS in Criminal Justice & Psych? I believe it is possible...I'm a psych major looking to get my MBA(which is a masters in business). But here is the thing, before you apply to any grad schools, you need to take some more archeology classes to have more of a idea what you will be learning once in grad school. I dont know if it's too late, but if your school offered it, it would have been smart to have a minor in archeology. But even if you can't do that, I would highly recommend taking more classes in that area, whether it's at your university or maybe a community college. Just research some colleges you're interested in, and make sure they offer a Master's in archeology. If all else fails, talk to one of your counselors at school. Good Luck!
- Do i need to take the core classes (English, math, science) in college to get a masters in archaeology? Yes, you are required to take basic math (college algebra), English, History, and Science no matter what you major in UNLESS you can clep out (test out). You may want to contact Eastern Michigan University to find out about that option. Other than that though, you are required to take them along with one or two classes required by your major. (The first year anyway).
- Which degree's do you need for a Masters degree in archaeology or anthropology? that would be a archaeology degree or a history degree, you first need an undergraduate degree (which is a bachelors) this makes you a graduate at which point you can apply to study for a masters
- Can I get a Doctorate in Historical Archaeology without a Masters in the field? You can't skip the masters, but many students with a BA will enroll in a doctorate program and earn a masters en route to the doctorate. That's what I did.
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