Major to Career: Archaeology

Visit the Archaeology Department website.
Click here to visit the Anthropology Department website and the Major to Career Anthropology page.

On this page you will find a list of careers commonly pursued by Archaeology majors, a list of important skills Archaeology majors should be developing, and a list of career-related websites relevant to Archaeology Studies.

Careers Commonly Pursued by Archaeology Majors:

The following are a few examples of careers obtained by recent Dickinson alumni who majored in Archaeology:

• Account Manager
• Research Subjects Specialist

Click here for a comprehensive list of careers obtained by recent Dickinson alumni who majored in Archaeology.

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Career-Related Skills of Archaeology Majors

Information Handling
Organization
Communication
Field Work

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Career-Related Websites for Archaeology Majors

The Society for Historical Archaeology
American Journal of Archaeology
Society for American Archaeology
Archaeology Jobs
American Anthropological Association
Archaeology Fieldwork
Jobs in Archaeology
Museum Jobs
Southwestern Archaeology
Archaeology Magazine
Archaeology Info.
Archaeological Institute of America - Offers archaeological resources, a placement service, educational resources as well as fellowships and awards.
Careers in Archaeology - Provides answers to frequently asked questions about careers in Archaeology.
The WWW Virtual Library of Archaeology - Offers information regarding archaeological regions, subject areas, museums, journals, and publishers.
Archaeology and Cultural Resources Management Jobs

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