The School of Anthropology at the University of Arizona offers a Master’s Degree with a track in Applied Archaeology. Applied Archaeology is an emerging field of study within Anthropology that creates and uses knowledge in the context of application. These applications include collecting information about archaeological sites for use in cultural resources management, recovering archaeological data from threatened sites to mitigate the adverse effects of land modifying projects, managing historic properties to comply with historic preservation legislation, assisting Indigenous groups with identification of traditional cultural properties and heritage management, and creating a sustainable cultural environment by using the tools of preservation archaeology. All of these applications produce knowledge that is significant in the discipline of Anthropology.

The M.A. in Applied Archaeology at the University of Arizona is a rigorous two-year academic program designed to teach the subject matter and professional skills needed for a successful career working for businesses, governmental agencies, tribes, and non-profit organizations that employ applied archaeologists. The carefully designed curriculum includes classroom instruction in anthropological method and theory, laboratory training in specialized analytical techniques, coursework to establish expertise in an archaeological region, and an internship to develop professional skills. The University of Arizona is situated in one of the densest areas of applied archaeologists in the country and our program will integrate professionals working in the private, public, and non-profit sectors of archaeology. The University of Arizona maintains high academic standards, and graduates of the M.A. in Anthropology with an Applied Archaeology Track will receive the education they need for an intellectually and professionally satisfying career.

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Deadline is March 1st