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An undergraduate degree in Archaeology is preparation for continued
study or professional development in almost any field. If you are
interested in a career in archaeology itself, either in research,
higher education, museum work, or cultural resource management, you
will need an advanced degree. The broad range of studies you will
cover as an undergraduate represents excellent preparation for a career
in law, business, medicine, education, or most other professions.
Archaeology fascinates almost everyone, but only a few individuals
are trained in it. Archaeologists attract considerable interest from
employers in areas like publishing, government service, management,
and Foreign Service who are looking for diversity in skills and breadth
of knowledge in their employees. Your strength will lie in your broad
training in the liberal arts (from the Boston University Archaeology
Department’s website, www.bu.edu/archaeology/undergrad/program.htm).
- Aptitude for basic scientific and mathematical problem solving
- Analytical skills, oral and written communication skills
- Ability to gather, organize and examine data and artifacts
- Ability to summarize results
- Willingness to travel
- Keen eye for detail
This guide contains only a partial list of related occupations in Archaeology.
In addition to the skills and knowledge gained through your college
course work, you may also need to acquire career related work experience,
additional work related skills and/or additional education.
Archaeologist
Archivist
Art Conservator
Conservationist
Cultural Artifacts Specialist
Cultural Resources Manager
Excavationist
Exhibit Assistant
Field Supervisor
Field Technician
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Forensic Technician
Historian
Historic Preservation Officer
Historical Society Director
Laboratory Assistant/Technician
Librarian
Medical Examiner
Multicultural Program Leader
Multiculturalism Educator
Museum Curator
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Museum Educator
National/State Park Interpreter
Non-Profit Administrator
Park Ranger
Program Manager
Public Education & Outreach Coordinator
Researcher
Surveyor
Teacher
Writer/Editor |
In order to research the various occupations, you may want to do any of the following:
- Speak with a Career Counselor
- Read the books available in the Career Resource Library
- Talk with individuals working in the field
- Contact related professional associations
- Obtain an internship in a field of interest
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