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 Archaeology specialization. You’ll gain hands-on experience applying geological, biological, and physical sciences concepts to archaeological field studies, expanding the extraordinary complexity of humanity's long-term relationship with our environment. By specializing in Environmental Archaeology, you’ll be well-positioned for a career in Canada’s multimillion dollar heritage conservation and management industry, or set your sights on graduate studies archaeological science or college-based programs in environmental management.
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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
- A minimum 70% overall final average (unless otherwise specified)
- ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
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