Study Human Society through Material Culture

The interdepartmental Undergraduate Program in Archaeology introduces students to archaeological theory, analysis of archaeological materials, and results of archaeological research in prehistoric and early historic periods in the Old and New Worlds.

  • Degrees Offered BA
  • Major Archaeology
  • Minor Archaeology

Explore the Program

Students inspect pottery shard in class in JHU Archaelogical Museum.

Major in Archaeology

Students fulfill major requirements through class work and completing significant fieldwork.

student in hat at dig with pottery shards in dirt

Find Research and Funding

Get involved at faculty-sponsored sites or find other funding for fieldwork and research.

Close-up view of students hands holding pottery shard during class in the JHU Archaeological Museum.

Minor in Archaeology

Newly approved for Fall 2023, students can now minor in archaeology.