OVERVIEW

The interdisciplinary major in archaeology combines the faculty and resources of several departments to create a program of study in prehistoric, historic, and classical archaeology. The discipline is concerned with the recovery, analysis, and interpretation of the material remains of past cultures and societies. The topics of study pursued within the program can vary widely, ranging from issues of human origins and cultural evolution to the study of Classical Greece and Rome; from the structure of ancient Pueblo societies in the American Southwest to the study of colonial life in Virginia. The program provides majors with a knowledge of archaeological method and theory and a thorough grounding in specific cultural areas. Number of students: There are approximately 20 archaeology majors in a given year. Many of the majors combine archaeology with a major in a related field such as anthropology, history, psychology, classics or biology depending upon their particular interests.

CONTACT & ADDRESS INFORMATION

Jeffrey L. Hantman, Director (jlh3x@virginia.edu)
Interdisciplinary Program in Archaeology
University of Virginia
Department of Anthropology
100 Brooks Hall
P.O. Box 400120
Charlottesville, VA 22904

Please send questions, comments, and/or additions for this page to Rachel Most, rm5f@virginia.edu
Last updated October 2009