Interested in Archaeology Field School
for Summer 2009?

• Field schools occur all over the world and many US universities run field schools
  
  
• Field schools can focus on certain topics (e.g., geoarchaeology) so consider what you would like to learn
  
  
• Look for a field school that offers 6-10 credit hours
  
  
  • < five and you may not be in the field long enough to learn the techniques properly
    
    
  • You should expect to earn 1 credit for each week in the field
    
    
• Costs for field schools vary depending on location and lodging
  
  
  • Expect to pay for tuition, transportation to the field school area, and a food/lodging fee
    
    
• Field schools are an excellent way to learn archaeological techniques and scientific methods, even if you are not sure you want to be a professional archaeologist!
  
  
• Field schools are required preparation for paid employment in archaeology . . .
  
  
• Applications will generally be due from Feb 1-April 1 so do not delay. Plan and research now!
  
  
• Much information is available on-line . . .
  
  
  • type "Archaeology Field School 2009" or "Archaeological Field School 2009" into a search engine
    
    
    
    
• Interesting/Useful Links:
  
  
  • Archaeological Institute of America
    (search by world region for a program)
    
    
    • http://www.archaeological.org/webinfo.php?page=10016
      
      
  • Fieldwork and Field Schools
    (around the world listings)
    
    
    • http://www.cyberpursuits.com/archeo/fieldwrk.asp
      
      
  • Archaeology Fieldwork.com
    (a mix of programs in different areas)
    
    
  • http://www.archaeologyfieldwork.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=fieldschools
    
    

• The National Park Service Archaeology Program
  (Volunteer opportunities around the Country)
  
  
• http://www.cr.nps.gov/archeology/PUBLIC/archvol.htm
  
  
  

For Questions and Information Contact:

Professor Jones (726-7613) Cina 220B