The Archaeology Bachelors Degree at Lycoming College invites you to explore the human past through its material remains, offering a robust grounding in the discipline's core concepts, methods, and theories. You will delve into the interdisciplinary nature of archaeology, with opportunities to specialize in areas like the Ancient Near East, Classical Mediterranean, or Latin America. This program is ideal for students eager to understand cultural diversity and societal evolution, preparing you for advanced study or diverse professional paths. You will gain foundational knowledge in archaeological principles, theory, and method, setting the stage for in-depth cultural area studies.
This full-time, on-campus program spans four years, immersing you in a curriculum that includes core archaeology and anthropology courses, specialized culture area studies, and object analysis. Your learning experience will be enriched through practical components such as field schools, laboratory methods, and a capstone research project and presentation. You will graduate from Lycoming College with the analytical skills and hands-on experience necessary for careers in museum curation, historic preservation, cultural resource management, and further academic research.