Students who major in archaeology should meet these learning goals:

• Acquire the basic skills for understanding theory, interpretation, and methods in archaeology
• Develop an ability to analyze archaeological data through the reading and interpretation of archaeological publications and study of primary data
• Conduct analyses and interpretations of material culture in precise, well-organized, and persuasive language, both orally and in writing
• Acquire interdisciplinary knowledge of different past human cultures
• Gain significant knowledge of the material culture of at least one region or thematic issue
• Acquire onsite experience and expertise in archaeological method through fieldwork.