Program Overview

Archaeological Research Division PLE

The Archaeological Research Division PLE is a 2-credit program that provides students with the opportunity to learn the basics of archaeological laboratory processing, cataloging systems, and analysis of lithic and historic-era artifacts.

Program Description

In this program, lab research will proceed in two phases.

• Phase I: Students will unpack, clean, sort, identify, and catalog artifacts recovered from the Applegate Site, a contact-era property that was home to Charles and Melinda Applegate and was also the location of the summer encampment of Kalapuya Chief Camafeema and the Komemma people.
• Phase II: The focus will be on artifact research and analysis.

Program Requirements

Requirements for the program include:

• Earning two (2) credits per term by fulfilling 80 hours.
• Schedules will be set at the beginning of the term.

Admission Criteria

• Archaeological Research Division PLE students are accepted on an interview basis.