Archaeology Minor

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* Changes effective Spring Term 2013
Faculty teaching Archaeology courses include members of the Expressive Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Divisions in the College of Arts and Sciences. Please see the schedule of classes for each academic term for specific assignments.

The archaeology minor combines the courses in anthropology and art history for an overall study of human societies from great antiquity to the present. The program is interdisciplinary and multicultural with a variety of topical and methodological perspectives, including prehistoric, classical, and historical archaeology. Students aspiring to graduate studies in archaeology may combine the minor with a major in anthropology or classical studies.

Minor Requirements

Seven (7) courses: two (2) core courses, two (2) geographical courses, and three (3) electives.

Core Courses

(required)

ANT 228 - Introduction to Archaeology Crs:
ANT 323 - Foundations in Archaeology Crs: [Prerequisite: one (1) previous archaeology course or permission of instructor.]

Geographical Courses

One (1) Western and one (1) Non-Western course.

ARH 213 - Art and Archaeology of Egypt and the Near East Crs:
ARH 215 - Art and Archaeology of the Greek World Crs:
ARH 217 - Art and Archaeology of the Roman Empire Crs:
ANT 231 - Topics in Regional Archaeology
ANT 232 - Archaeology of Africa Crs: ANT 233 - Indian Ocean in Antiquity (course no longer offered)
ANT 234 - Archaeology of South Asia Crs:

Electives

Any three (3). At least two (2) at the 300-level. One (1) elective may be satisfied with additional geographical course. Additional archaeology courses as approved by the coordinators of the archaeology minor.

Special Co-Curricular Opportunities

Semester at Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies in Rome, Italy
Semester at College Year in Athens, Greece
Rollins College overseas trips