Major Requirements

The major requires a minimum of 10 courses. Core requirements are two 100 level courses in each of classical and near eastern archaeology, one course in history when a relevant course is offered, and two semesters of the senior conference. Additional requirements are determined in consultation with the major adviser. Additional coursework in subjects related to archaeology may be offered in the departments of anthropology, geology, growth and structure of cities, Middle Eastern studies, Arabic and Hebrew, History of Art, and Greek, Latin and classical studies.

Each student's course of study to meet major requirements will be determined in consultation with the undergraduate major adviser in the spring semester of the sophomore year. Students considering majoring in the department are encouraged to take the introductory courses early in their undergraduate career and should also seek advice from departmental faculty. Students who are interested in interdisciplinary concentrations or in spending a junior year abroad are strongly advised to seek assistance in planning their major early in their sophomore year.