60 Credits
Archaeology explores the vanished cultures of the past through recovery and scientific analysis of physical evidence found at ancient sites. Our courses foster a bio-cultural understanding of societies; from the materially simple to complex cultures, and from the distant past to historic times.
The Associate of Arts with Emphasis in Archaeology provides a solid foundation for an undergraduate major or for study in related disciplines, and it introduces tools and hands-on skills for participating in field research and cultural resource management.
Required Courses
Incorporate the following Required Courses into the General Education/Minnesota Transfer Curriculum or Additional Course Requirements sections below.
| ANTH 1100 | Introduction to Anthropology -What it Means to be Human | 4 cr |
| ANTH 1230 | Archaeology - Prehistory and Humanity's Cultural Origins | 4 cr |
| ANTH 1235 | Field Archeology - Methods of Exploring the Past | 3 cr |
| ANTH 1236 | Archaeology of Minnesota - Prehistoric Native Cultures | 3 cr |
Complete at least one of the following three courses:
Note: GEOL 1110 must be taken with its lab, GEOL 1111 for a total of 4 credits.
General Education/Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) – 40 Credits
*See MnTC Curriculum for specific course options
Goal 1: Communication – 2 Courses
Goal 2: Critical Thinking
(met by completion of all 40 credits of the MnTC)
Goal 3: Natural Sciences – 2 Courses
(Select from two different departments; at least one must include a lab)
Course #1 - met by taking required GEOL or GEOG course
Course #2 _______________
Goal 4: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning – 1 Course
Course __________________
Goal 5: History and Social/Behavioral Sciences 2 Courses
(Select from two different departments)
Course #1 – met by taking required ANTH courses
Course #2 _______________
Goal 6: Humanities and Fine Arts 2 Courses
(Select from two different departments)
Course #1 _______________
Course #2 _______________
Goal 7: Human Diversity – 1 Course
Course – met by taking required ANTH courses
Goal 8: Global Perspective – 1 Course
Course __________________
(can be met by taking ANTH 1127)
Goal 9: Ethical and Civic Responsibility – 1 Course
Course - met by taking required ANTH courses
Goal 10: People and The Environment – 1 Course
Course - met by taking required ANTH courses
Additional Course Requirements – 20 Credits
- One Health (HLTH) course.
- One Exercise Science (EXSC) course.
- Elective credits – additional course(s) numbered 1000 and above, if needed to complete the 60-credit requirement.