Archaeology Honors Program

The archaeology honors program is strongly recommended for students interested in pursuing a graduate degree in archaeology. This program will challenge you and enhance your educational experience. The program is designed to stimulate and acknowledge research of greater depth, breadth, and originality by students motivated to excel in the archaeological studies major. The program’s capstone, ARC 489 Honors Thesis in Archaeology, requires an extensive piece of research designed and conducted by the student under the close supervision of a faculty advisor.

  1. Admission
    1. Register for ARC 489 Honors Thesis in Archaeology (3 cr.) 
    2. A 3.50 grade point average in the archaeology major
    3. A 3.25 cumulative grade point average overall
  2. Program Evaluation
    1. A 3.50 grade point average in the archaeology major
    2. A 3.25 cumulative grade point average overall
    3. ARC 445 Research Methods in Archaeology (3 cr.) with a grade of "AB" or higher
    4. ARC 455 Historical and Theoretical Perspectives in Archaeology (3 cr.) with a grade of "AB" or higher
    5. ARC 489 Honors Thesis in Archaeology (3 cr.) with a grade of "AB" or higher