"Being able to see an artifact go from the sifter at the Granger House to being cleaned in the lab, and then being able to scan and create a 3D digital copy of the artifact is amazing."
The Archaeology, Geography, and Applied Anthropology (AGAA) Program provides an interdisciplinary perspective on human history and culture through the articulation of three closely related fields.
Archaeology focuses on evidence of the human past through material culture. Geography examines human and environmental relations through spatial analyses. Applied Anthropology interprets the cultural causes and consequences of social change. Together, these fields present an impressive array of theoretical approaches and analytical skills that can be used to examine dynamic issues affecting the human past, present, and future.
This program offers a bachelor of science and four career-oriented certificates. We will help you make connections between diverse sets of data to generate more informed interpretations of social behavior. Coursework emphasizes the acquisition of specific analytical and technical skills that are used to develop and implement your own research.
You can also supplement training through the completion of the following certificates:
The AGAA Program is built around the practice of fieldwork as a way for you to test your knowledge and capabilities. Program faculty are collaborating in a local research project and all courses include experiential learning outside the classroom.
You can take part in the program’s archaeological field school, collaborate with faculty in ongoing research, and complete rewarding internships with community partners. You will be encouraged to gain program credits in Castleton’s Semester in the American Southwest.
The interdisciplinary nature of the AGAA Program provides the grounding necessary to pursue advanced degrees and prepares you for rewarding careers. Program certificates demonstrate the advanced training sought by employers and many of the technical skills offered by the AGAA program, including geographic information systems (GIS) and 3D scanning.
Collaborative research and internships with local community partners will help you make informed decisions about your future career while also providing critical hands-on training and demonstrated work products that employers desire.