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Archaeology Field School (Anthropology 496) has been taught since 1970. We encourage our own majors to take this class, and we welcome both students in related majors at SIU Carbondale and students from other institutions. The instructional staff comprises one full-time faculty member or senior doctoral student and two graduate teaching assistants.
The Archaeology Field School offers full-time instruction in archaeological field methods with a special emphasis on basic excavation and laboratory techniques. Students are selected to participate in the program based on their previous coursework and fieldwork and general interest in archaeology.
Contact Information
Matthew C. Greer
School of Anthropology, Political Science and Sociology
Faner Hall
1000 Faner Dr
Carbondale, IL 62901
matthew.greer@siu.edu
2025 Schedule
Tentatively May 19-June 27, 2025
Location TBA as soon as possible.
How to Apply
Space is limited and permission from Anthropology is required to register. If you are interested in attending the field school, please contact Dr. Matt Greer with a statement of interest that briefly describes your background in anthropology/archaeology as well as why you wish to take the course.
Why take a course in archaeological field techniques?
- Job opportunities: Field school + a degree in anthropology or a related field = employability as an archaeologist straight out of college!
- Affordability: Earn 6 400-level credits with no on-campus fees. Plus, out-of-state students pay in-state tuition rates.
- Totally hands-on learning experience
- No prerequisites (yes, YOU can do a field school!)
- Archaeology is fun! You get to play in the dirt all day!
What are the prerequisites?
There are no specific prerequisites, but an introductory course in anthropology is recommended, and additional coursework in archaeology is helpful prior to taking the field school.
Students Enrolled at Other Institutions
The SIU Carbondale field school welcomes students from other colleges and universities. The tuition and other costs are the same as for existing SIU Carbondale students. To register for our course a non-SIU Carbondale student must be admitted to SIU Carbondale for the summer term.