Career Information for Archaeology Majors

Specific Knowledge Skills

• Knowledge of how to make detailed observations in order to gather accurate data and information
• Techniques to professionally uncover, study and preserve physical evidence and information
• The ability to create detailed archives and documents based upon research and observation
• An understanding of how to examine past events to better interpret and understand culture and society
• Awareness of how to identify and examine the differences between various cultures and societies
• Skills to re-create historical incidents to facilitate a greater understanding of past events comprehensive reports and presentations and educational resources
• Knowledge of how to conduct and develop surveys and effectively interview and observe individuals, from different backgrounds, in order to gather key information to understand situations or events
• Skills in the collection and cataloguing of individual, cultural and historical information and data

 
 Valuable Transferable Skills

Information-gathering and Communication Skills

• The skills required to identify and access a wide range of relevant information and resources
• The ability to compile and organize facts and information and to comprehend and apply new and/or unfamiliar  information to different situations and settings
• Skills in preparing interesting, creative and informative presentations which target diverse audiences
• The ability to develop effective reports, presentations and materials using current technology