Off-Campus Study is highly recommended for Archaeology majors. Both field work and interaction with another culture will contribute to your perspective on the field.

HOW

If you are an Archaeology major who would like to study off campus, you should begin by talking to your advisor or the Chair of the Program about your plans. You should also make an appointment with the Director of Off-Campus Studies in the International Programs Office (107 Babcock; x2951) to discuss the process.

WHEN

Fall semester (either sophomore or junior year) is the best time time for Archaeology majors to study off campus. Students may, of course, study off campus during the summer. Most archaeological field schools take place during the summer, although there are some exceptions. Archaeology majors cannot study off campus during their senior year.

WHAT

Some of the courses you take may count towards your major. Consult with the Chair of Archaeology about your course schedule before you leave campus.

WHERE

Some Wooster-endorsed programs with a possible focus in Archaeology include the College Year in Athens, the American University in Cairo, Egypt, the International Partnership for Service Learning programs in Ecuador and with the Lakota Nation in South Dakota, and the SIT program in East Africa / Coastal Archaeology. One other (non-endorsed) program that offers an Archaeology focus is the Kenyon-Honduras Archaeology and Anthropology program.