Education - Preparing for a Career in Archaeology

To become a working archaeologist, you need an education, beginning with a solid high school education, a Bachelor's degree, a Master's degree, and in some cases a PhD, depending on what you want your career to be. Here's how to get yourself on the path to an archaeology career.

Top 10 Introductions to Archaeology
Archaeological introductions are generally for specific classes or groups of people, and so they vary considerably in scope of coverage. Some are specific to a region or state; some are specifically for field work experience or obtaining theoretical background.

Teaching Ideas - Integrating Archaeology in the High School
Pennyslvania high school teacher MaryPat Evans shares a great teaching idea with fellow teachers: integrating archaeology into general sciences classes.

Careers in Professional Archaeology: Getting into Graduate School
To become a professional archaeologist--that is, a person who earns a living as an archaeologist--one needs a graduate degree. This series is an introduction to gaining the level of training you need to become the next Indiana Jones.

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