1. Careers of Archaeology
Presented by: McKinlee Mayer, Joaquin Galvan, Quinn Roberts Nicole Zamora-Wilson, Jessica Marshall & Davin Sutherland
Anthropology Professor Cashdan

2. What is the Study of Anthropology?
Four Different Areas of Anthropology Are:
Biological or Physical - systematic studies of the non-cultural aspects of humans and near humans
Cultural or Socio-Cultural - is the study about the cultural aspects of human societies all over the world
Linguistic - is the study the human communication process
Archeology - interpretation of material remains such as in cave paintings, pictographs, discarded stone tools, earthenware vessels, religious figurines, etc.
Archeology Settlement Periods: Prehistoric, Historical, Modern Era and Industrial Revolution
Key Stages of Field Archaeology Are: Reconnaissance, Evaluation and Excavation
Classical Archaeology is the archaeological investigation of the Mediterranean Civilizations of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome.

3. Types of Archaeology Classical Archaeology Historical Archaeology
Middle Eastern/Medieval Archaeology
Greek & Roman Archaeology
Historical Archaeology
Written history outside of Greek & Roman
Ex. Donner Party
Prehistoric Archaeology
Before written history
Paleoanthropology
Cultural/ Behavioral Reconstruction
Cultural history
Processual Archaeology

4. Why study Archaeology?
Archaeology is about hypothesizing and analyzing data
Archaeology is a kind of explanatory system that uses empirical standards derived from a theory
Ex. constructing culture histories, reconstructing past ways of life & behaviors, Ethnoarchaeology; the study of relationships between human behavior among modern living people in relation to archaeological record

5. Important Degree Info for Archaeologists

6. Government CRM CRM stands for Cultural Resource Management
It is the practice of archaeological and heritage management including determining if historic properties are significant and therefore able to be legally protected
Public CRM is practiced by government agencies such as the Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, or the National Park Service, private CRM is practiced by private CRM or environmental firms

7. Legislation The Antiquities Act of 1906 The Historic Sites Act of 1935
The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966
Section 106
US National Environmental Policy Act of 1970
The Archaeological Resource Protection Act of 1979
The Native American Graves and Repatriation Act of 1990

8. How to Find a Government CRM job
USAjobs.gov
Relevant Job Series Numbers
Archaeological Aid/Technician/Social Scientist
Archaeologist
Social Science Student Trainee - NTE/Intern
Museum Tech
Museum Curator

9. Private CRM Environmental Consulting Firms Coastal Environments, Inc
Cultural Resource Consultant
American Cultural Resource Association
“Completion of a Masters degree program with a focus on cultural resource management, students will be prepared and qualified to work as professional archaeologists at the level of principal investigator or manager for federal, state, or tribal agencies, non-profit organizations, private contracting companies or as an independent contractor”

10. Applied Archaeology
The application of Archaeological research and its results to address contemporary human problems, including (but not limited to) issues that involve CRM, heritage tourism, and development, long term modeling of human. “Environment dynamics, and public education aimed at awareness and stewardship of archaeological remains.”

11. Non-CRM Careers
While CRM covers the majority of Archaeology careers, there are organizations and companies who hire archaeologists for work other than CRM:
Academia
Museums
Government
Forensics

12. Academia Careers
Academia employs a large majority of archaeologists in the United States
Colleges and universities will employ archaeologists as faculty members - either as full time or adjunct professors
Academic archaeologists not only teach but also are active researchers in their field of study

13. Museum Careers
Museums also employ archaeologists for research and management
Often archaeologists are employed to be:
Curators
Archivists/Restorationist
Technicians
Carry out research for the museum

14. Government Careers
Federal and State government agencies are the largest employers of anthropologists outside of academia
Governmental jobs for archaeologists often include:
Forensic and physical anthropology
CRM careers

15. Forensic Anthropology & Archaeology
Forensic anthropology is the application of anthropological research to resolve medicolegal and criminal issues
It primarily draws from archaeological and physical anthropological practices
There are three main subfields:
Forensic Archaeology
Forensic Osteology
Forensic Taphonomy

17. Field Schools Available in Utah and Abroad
Archaeological Institute of America: comprehensive guide to field schools all over the globe
Jane C. Waldbaum Archaeological Field School Scholarship
MYCENAE Lower Town
Day Public Archaeology Workshops
The Speaker’s House Archaeology Field School
ShovelBum.org

18. Hinckley Institute and Learning Abroad
Internship opportunities local and abroad
400 internships annually
General requirements
Learning abroad opportunities
Scholarships and financial aid

19. Navigating Field Schools and Other Opportunities
Shovelbums.org
IFR Global
Primate Info Net
Projects-abroad.org

20. Job Types for Archaeologists
Cultural Resource Management Firms (CRMs)
Museums
Historical Sites
US Department of the Interior
US Military
National Parks and Monuments
Private sector

21. Job Prospects for Archaeologists
Salaries
BLS: National Median Annual Salary - $62,280
State of Utah: National Median Annual Salary - $59,770
Salt Lake Metro Area: Median Annual salary - $61,730
BLS: Growth at 4% from , Slower than the average of 7%
300 new jobs from
Education Requirements:
Master’s Degrees preferred, field experience required

23. Resources
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