MA in Applied Archaeology in Indiana United States | Indiana University of Pennsylvania

The Master of Arts in Applied Archaeology program consists of 36 credit hours of graduate study. This includes a mandatory 15-credit core curriculum, 15 credits of elective courses, and 6 credits dedicated to thesis work and/or internship.

Applicants typically possess an undergraduate degree in anthropology, history, geography, or a similar discipline. Some students may need to complete preparatory courses as part of their admission requirements, particularly an archaeological field school, depending on their prior academic background. Additionally, applicants must fulfill all graduate school prerequisites and submit GRE General Test scores before enrollment.

Throughout the program, students will:

Receive expert instruction in technical areas including skeletal analysis, animal remains study, artifact examination, and geophysical surveying techniques involving equipment like resistivity meters, magnetometers, and ground-penetrating radar.
Study essential professional topics such as heritage preservation legislation, ethical practices, business principles, and archaeological methodologies.
Enhance their ability to produce both technical documentation and public-facing archaeological publications.
Conclude their studies with a thesis project, which may take the form of a cultural resource management document or an analysis of cultural heritage policy matters.