Program Overview

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Anthropology: Archaeological Sciences Emphasis

Overview

Focus your anthropology studies on the scientific aspects of the field, specializing in data collection and analysis, fieldwork and archaeological methods. The Bachelor of Science in Anthropology with an emphasis in Archaeological Sciences introduces students to the rigorous study of archaeological data. As part of one of the top five anthropology programs in the country, students in this program take traditional science classes, such as biology, chemistry and physics, in order to build a foundation for the in-depth study of archaeological methods and theories. Students sharpen analytical skills, develop logical arguments based on sound data and learn to understand the current human condition from the perspective of a nuanced historical context.

Program Details

Sample Courses

• ANTH 346: Clovis to Coronado: Archaeology of the Southwest
• ANTH 372: Critical Issues from Museums in the 21st Century
• ANTH 430: Ancient Greek Technology

Career Fields

• Science
• Anthropology
• Archaeology
• Academia
• Museum and Artifact Conservation

Level of Math

Substantial Knowledge

This strand involves skill and facility with calculus. The S-strand begins at one of two calculus options - MATH 122A/B (Functions for Calculus and First-Semester Calculus) or MATH 125 (Calculus I). Students who successfully complete the S-strand may continue on to MATH 129 (Calculus II), MATH 223 (Vector Calculus), or beyond. Those who choose but are not ready to begin the S-strand will be required to take preparatory work.

Level of Second Language

2nd Semester Proficiency

Second-semester skill level in a second language is required. Non-B.A. degree students may fulfill this requirement with one of the following options: 1. Scoring the equivalent of second-semester skill level on an entrance or placement examination administered by The University of Arizona. 2. Completion with a C or better of a second semester course at the post-secondary level. 3. An AP (Advanced Placement), IB (International Baccalaureate) or CLEP (College Level Entrance Program) language score determined by the individual language department. 4. In the College of Engineering by a method determined within the College; however, all students in the college must also take a language placement examination on entrance to the University.

Pre-major Required?

No

This Major's College

College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Degree

Bachelor of Science

Sample Plans

2025, Anthropology: Archaeological Sciences Emphasis

• 4-Year Sample Plan
• Map Transfer Coursework
• Plan Ahead with a Transfer Pathway

First Year

1st Semester

• ENGL 101 First-Year Composition (3 credits)
• MCB 181R Introductory Biology I, and Lab (4 credits)
• GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
• GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
• ANTH 197 (recommended) (1 credit)
• Introduction to the General Education Experience (Entry Course) (1 credit)

2nd Semester

• ENGL 102 First-Year Composition (3 credits)
• GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
• GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
• Second Science Class and LAB (4 credits)
• Calculus (MATH 122B or above) (5 credits)

Second Year

3rd Semester

• ANTH 235 Principles of Archaeology (Core I) (3 credits)
• ANTH Core Course I (3 credits)
• GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
• Third Science Class (Science Elective) (4 credits)
• Minor (3 credits)

4th Semester

• ANTH Core Course I (3 credits)
• ANTH Core Course II (3 credits)
• Statistics Course (Core III) (3 credits)
• GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
• Minor (3 credits)
• General Education Portfolio (Exit Course) (1 credit)

Third Year

5th Semester

• ANTH Upper Division Elective (3 credits)
• ANTH Upper Division Elective (3 credits)
• GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3 credits)
• First Semester Second Language (4 credits)
• Minor (3 credits)

6th Semester

• ANTH Upper Division Elective (3 credits)
• ANTH Upper Division Elective (3 credits)
• Minor (3 credits)
• Minor (3 credits)
• Second Semester Second Language (4 credits)

Fourth Year

7th Semester

• ANTH Upper Division Elective (3 credits)
• ANTH Upper Division Elective (3 credits)
• ANTH 474, Archaeometry (3 credits)
• Upper Division Elective (3 credits)

8th Semester

• General Elective (3 credits)
• General Elective (3 credits)
• Minor (3 credits)
• General Elective (3 credits)