Environmental Archaeology
Become an expert in the intriguing relationships between past civilizations and plants, animals and even climate change in this one-of-a-kind specialization. You’ll gain hands-on experience applying geological, biological, and physical sciences concepts to archaeological field studies, examining the extraordinary complexity of humanity’s long-term relationship with our environment.
Course & Requirements
Students who have fulfilled the requirements for a single- or joint-major Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree in Archaeology may graduate with a Specialization in Environmental Archaeology if they have successfully completed the following 4.0 credits:
- 0.5 ANTH credit consisting of ANTH 3680H
- 3.5 ANTH credits from ANTH 2150H, 3001H, 3153H, 3165H, 3175H, 3185H, 3550H, 3650H, 3731H, 4180H, 4185H, or 4350H
Degrees Offered:
- B.A. (Honours)
- B.Sc. (Honours)
Locations:
- Peterborough
Degree:
Resume Boosters:
- Get your hands dirty studying comparative zoological collections and animal bones from archaeological sites
- Gain professional experience applying Geographical Information Systems (GIS) technologies to archaeological case studies
- Build an understanding of laboratory methods for measuring stable isotopes in archaeological materials
- Build knowledge of core concepts and ideas about ecology and its relationship to human culture
Career Paths:
Career Opportunities
- Geoarchaeologist
- Archaeobotanist
- Environmental Impact Assessor
- Archaeozoologist
- Site/Land Surveyor
- Archaeological Data Manager
- Archivist
- Bioarchaeologist
- First Nations Liaison Officer
- Professor
- Archaeologist
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Requirements:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program specific prerequisites
Program Requirements:
- A minimum 70% overall final average
- ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
Program Director
Environmental Archaeology
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