Digging High-Tech Archaeology
“There’s a tremendous amount of technology available for students to use, such as ground-penetrating radar.”
Connor McClain, Anthropology, Archaeology concentration
Understand the Whole Panorama of the Human Condition
Easy to define, but hard to describe: anthropology is both exotic and commonplace, sweeping and microscopic.
As an anthropology major, you will explore a discipline that encompasses a broad range of people, ideas, perspectives, and research methods. You will cultivate skills in conducting research, critical thinking, and oral and written expression. You will also have opportunities to engage in internships, field experiences, and trips abroad.
Every student receives a solid grounding in all four aspects of the discipline and can tailor his or her specific interests by following one of the following tracks.
- Archaeology concentration: Prepare for graduate programs or opportunities in archaeology and cultural resource management.
- Applied Anthropology concentration: Attain a background in anthropological method and theory, a cross-cultural perspective, and an avenue to translate this knowledge into action.
Student Opportunities
Anthropology faculty. Our full-time professors bring a combination of scholarship and real-world experience to the classroom. Highly involved with their students, faculty members engage students in their research as well as guiding them on trips, both local and abroad.
Internships. We have a well-developed internship program and have placed students in internships for more than 20 years.
Student Organizations. Whether you’re interested in hands-on field experiences, networking with professionals, or building community with fellow students, there’s a group for you. These organizations offer opportunities for leadership, travel, service, and fun—while helping you connect what you’re learning in class to the world around you.
Field Opportunities. Fieldwork is at the heart of what we do in Anthropology, Geospatial and Earth Sciences. Our students have the chance to apply classroom learning in real-world settings through archaeological and ethnological field schools, geological field camps, and hands-on experiences in our courses.
Scholarships and Awards. The Department of Anthropology, Geospatial and Earth Sciences is proud to support student success through a variety of scholarships and awards. These opportunities recognize academic excellence, fieldwork achievements, research contributions, and community engagement across our disciplines.
Archaeological Services. Archaeological sites are the reservoir of more than 15,000 years of Pennsylvania history. The Archaeological Services research center provides technical assistance to a wide variety of agencies and is fully staffed and well-equipped to conduct field and laboratory projects across the state.