BA in Archaeological and Environmental Sciences in Boston United States | Boston University

The Archaeological & Environmental Sciences major immerses students in scientific approaches to understanding historical human-environment interactions. Combining natural and social science perspectives, students develop a comprehensive view of humanity's long-term environmental impacts and gain insights into sustainability from a deep-time framework. This program enables students to develop specialized scientific knowledge in one or more focus areas, supported by foundational coursework in chemistry, biology, and data analysis. Through capstone seminars and faculty-led research opportunities spanning Archaeology and Earth & Environment departments, majors can address current real-world challenges, equipping them for advanced studies (such as environmental archaeology, archaeological sciences, sustainability studies, or paleoenvironmental research) or careers (including environmental consulting, archaeological lab work, nonprofit organizations, or government agencies).

Learning Outcomes
Graduates in Archaeological & Environmental Sciences will be able to:

Master core concepts in biological, environmental, earth, and climate sciences relevant to studying historical human-environment relationships.
Recognize both the utility and limitations of earth/environmental science tools for organizing and evaluating information to solve problems.
Ethically employ archaeological analysis techniques when working with material evidence.
Collect and statistically analyze data to assess scientific arguments about human-environment systems.
Integrate archaeological and environmental science methodologies to address complex issues and contribute to modern discussions about humanity's role in environmental transformation throughout history.
Effectively communicate findings through oral presentations, written work, and digital data visualization techniques.