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Archaeology
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The major in archaeology is an interdepartmental program that introduces students to archaeological theory, the analysis of archaeological materials, and the results of archaeological research in prehistoric and early historic periods in the Old and New Worlds. Archaeology studies human societies through examination of their material culture (physical remains), considering such issues as human subsistence, interaction with climate and physical environment, patterns of settlement, political and economic organization, and religious activity and thought. The field allows for the study of the entirety of human experience from its beginnings to the present day, in every region of the world and across all social strata.
Highlights of the Hopkins Program
Students in the major will have the opportunity to study and conduct research on materials stored in The Johns Hopkins Archaeological Collection, which consists of a diverse and extensive assemblage of artifacts from ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt, Mesopotamia, Palestine, and Mesoamerica. Opportunities may also be available to study materials in the Classical, Egyptian, and Near Eastern collections in the Walters Art Museum.
Departmental Homepage
Direct access to the department’s undergraduate information and
their own description of their programs.
http://sites.jhu.edu/archaeology
Scheduling
Sample First Semester Schedule
- Core course (130.110 Intro to Archaeology; 130.101 Ancient Near Eastern Civilizations; 130.177 World Prehistory)
- Anthropology course
- History, History of Art, or Classics course
- Elective N, Q, or E course
- Writing-intensive course
- Total 15-16 credits
Major Checklist
A checklist which can be used for exploring the requirements of a potential
major and monitoring your own degree progress.
Major: http://www.jhu.edu/~advising/images/checklists_pdf/ArchaeologyMajor.doc
Career Exploration
Skill Set
The “real world” skills you’ll develop with a major
in Archaeology:
- Negotiating and understanding different cultures and mindsets
- Analyzing patterns of human behavior
- Recognizing patterns in quantitative and qualitative data
- Working as a team in collaborative projects
Career Center
Looking for information about majors, careers,
and finding jobs and internships? Visit the Career Center’s website:
http://www.jhu.edu/careers/
Last modified: January 21, 2009 |
