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Archaeology examines artifacts and physical remnants from ancient societies to uncover insights about human cultural diversity and adaptation. Through tools, shelters, ornaments, food remains, altered landscapes, and even skeletal evidence, archaeologists piece together past human behaviors and lifestyles.
This program concentrates on the indigenous peoples of western Canada and the Circumpolar North. Students gain hands-on experience excavating archaeological sites while mastering various laboratory methods. These techniques involve analyzing artifacts, human and animal bones, and other archaeological finds. The curriculum explores how past communities interacted with their environments and how researchers formulate and evaluate sociocultural theories about ancient human experiences. Ultimately, students discover patterns in historical human behavior to better comprehend present and future societal changes.
Students can enter this program directly from high school
Required high school classes
Foundations of Mathematics 30 or Pre-Calculus 30
Students entering the Bachelor of Arts program, or who are undecided about which program they are interested in, are encouraged to take Foundations of Mathematics 30. Students interested in the Bachelor of Science program are encouraged to take Pre-Calculus 30.
English language proficiency
IELTS (Academic) - Overall Band Score: 6.5. With minimum individual scores of Reading: 6, Listening: 6, Speaking: 6, Writing: 6
TOEFL iBT - Internet Based: 86. With minimum individual scores of Reading: 19, Listening: 19, Speaking: 19, Writing: 19
Cambridge C1 Advanced - Overall score of 176
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment – 70. With minimum individual scores of Reading: 60, Listening: 60, Speaking: 60, Writing: 60
Duolingo English Test (DET) – 110. With minimum individual scores of: Literacy: 95, Conversation: 95, Comprehension: 95, Production: 95
PTE Academic - Overall score of 63. With minimum individual skills scores of Reading: 59, Listening: 59, Speaking: 59, Writing: 59