Welcome to sha.org, the official website of the Society for Historical Archaeology
At DU, students interested in an M.A. in Anthropology with a focus in Historical Archaeology will engage in scholarship that is both theoretical and applied. The traditional strength of the department is a concern with the interaction of gender, race, ethnicity, class, and other variables in human affairs. Drawing on the resources of our Museum of Anthropology, we are concerned with how the material world expresses and sustains human relationships and ways of thinking. Faculty in the department have been involved in a wide range of historical archaeological research including the archaeology of Japanese American internment during WWII, Colonial and historic period Central America, the Colorado Coalfield War project, the archaeology of the Mexican borderlands, urban archaeology, the search for historic sites using geophysical methods, and a wealth of CRM projects. Many resources are available to graduate students at DU. The archaeology lab includes comparative collections of historic artifacts, as well as an historic artifact reference library, and work space for students. The department currently holds the collections from the Amache internment camp and several Southeastern Colorado Hispanic sites. The DU Museum of Anthropology, which is very much a teaching museum, also curates many historic artifacts in its collections. All of these collections are available for student research. Additionally, students have the opportunity to be trained on and operate state-of-the-art geophysical prospecting equipment. Students interested in public archaeology are encouraged to work with the museum and take advantage of our public gallery. Faculty in allied departments, including history and geography, are other resources for our students.
Dr. Bonnie Clark, Department of Anthropology, University of Denver, 2000 E. Asbury Ave., 146 Sturm Hall, Denver, CO 80208 USA; phone: 303-871-2875; fax: 303-871-2437; email:bclark@du.edu. Department information and application materials are available at the department’s web page: https://www.du.edu/ahss/anthropology/. More information on DU historical archaeology projects is available on-line; For the DU Amache Project, go to http://portfolio.du.edu/amache, for the Colorado Coalfield War Project, go to http://www.du.edu/anthro/ludlow/
Archaeology and Ancient History at Leicester is home to a world-class, international team of scholars engaged in cutting-edge research and teaching.
In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF) exercise, 74% of our research activity, including 100% of our Research Environment, was classed as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’, ranking us 6th out of universities that teach Archaeology in the UK. We are also ranked 1st for the public impact of our research.
For more information on historical archaeology:
School of Archaeology & Ancient History, University of Leicester, University Road, Leicester LE1 7RH. T:+44 (0)116 252 2720 E: saah@le.ac.uk; Web page: http://www.le.ac.uk/archaeology/
MSc programmes
The Department of Anthropology at the University of Maryland offers graduate study leading to the Master of Applied Anthropology (M.A.A.), the Master of Applied Anthropology and Master of Historic Preservation (M.A.A./M.H.P. Dual Degree), the Masters of Professional Studies in Cultural and Heritage Resource Management (M.P.S. (CHRM)), and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees.
The Department of Anthropology is internationally recognized as a leader in historical archaeology, environmental archaeology, and heritage studies, with five faculty members with expertise in historical archaeology. Anthropology offers skills-based training in zooarchaeology; geospatial technology, mapping, and modeling; geoarchaeology; cultural resource management; archaeological/heritage ethnography; and forensic anthropology. Students may contribute to faculty members’ projects in Iceland, Ireland, the anthracite area of northeastern Pennsylvania, Annapolis and Maryland’s Eastern Shore, the Chesapeake, the American Southwest, and Southeastern US. Within the Department of Anthropology, archaeology exists through the strong emphasis on historical archaeology and is intimately linked to analysis of the role the past plays in the present, and particularly the ways in which the past is understood, valued, consumed, and mobilized. Historical archaeology is focused on class structure in Annapolis, labor struggles in the anthracite region of Pennsylvania, environmental degradation caused by European settlement in Iceland, cultural resilience and transformation in Ireland, impacts of diaspora and immigration in the U.S., the survival of Native American ecological patterns when confronted with European intrusion into the American Southwest and Southeast, as well as the role of heritage in pursuing and sustaining social justice.
Students are prepared for research and management careers outside of academic settings, as well as for academic careers in anthropology departments, and policy-making settings. The department trains archaeologists who intend to specialize in historical archaeology. We train archaeologists to work in public settings, management environments, and the academy. Archaeologists will be encouraged to undertake research on the political uses of the past, museum interpretations of importance to local communities, and understanding and enhancing the role of CRM and applied archaeology in modern society. Students specializing in historical archaeology often choose to pursue interests in CRM within regulatory agencies or private firms, archaeology within tourist environments, public interpretation in archaeologically based museums, and archaeology of the Chesapeake/Mid-Atlantic region.
The university participates in a consortium program with other area institutions (American, Catholic, George Mason, George Washington, and other universities). Students can take courses at any of these institutions to complement their course work and the credits will apply to their University of Maryland degree.
For more information contact:
Nadine Dangerfield, Assistant Director of Graduate Studies, University of Maryland, Department of Anthropology, 1111 Woods Hall, 4302 Chapel Lane, College Park, MD 20742 USA; phone: 301-405-4737; email nadine@umd.edu; web site: www.anth.umd.edu
The Department offers the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Anthropology. Most students earn the M.A. degree while continuing their studies toward the doctorate, although it is possible to complete only the M.A. degree. Graduate students may concentrate on archaeology and through a flexible guidance committee system develop a course of study specializing in historical archaeology. It is expected that students who specialize in archaeology will leave the program as well-rounded anthropological archaeologists. Graduate students are required to take several courses in general anthropology as well as meet archaeological theory and method requirements. Those who specialize in historical archaeology are expected to develop skills in documentary research and in the analysis of historic-period material culture. Ongoing field programs provide experience in conducting all phases of research including training in contract research. Michigan State University has a long commitment to graduate work and field research in historical archaeology. University laboratory collections, computer access, and library facilities appropriate to training in historical archaeology are available. Archaeologists in the department are part of the University’s Consortium for Archaeological Research, which serves as a multidisciplinary link for archaeologists and related scholars across the campus. Student support is available in the form of research and teaching assistantships. The department works closely with the Michigan State University Museum, and is also an active participant in the university’s American Indian Studies Program, and a number of other scholars are available to work with students through association with this program. MSU has a formal Campus Archaeology Program that employs and trains historical archaeologists and public archaeologists. MSU supports the program and students develop research projects and learn to interact with various parts of campus administration. The url for this specific program is:http://campusarch.msu.edu
For more information about MSU’s graduate program contact:
Dr. Todd Fenton, Department of Anthropology, 354 Baker Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824 USA; phone:517 355-5190; fax: 517-432-2363; email: fentont@msu.edu ; Web page: Web page: http://anthropology.msu.edu.
Michigan Technological University offers several degrees in Industrial Heritage and Archaeology, including unique Ph.D. and M.S. programs, as well as the VISTA/Americorps M.S. degree. Our doctoral degree is unique research-based program preparing students to join the global community of scholars engaged with the physical, cultural, and environmental heritage of industrial societies. Graduates work at managerial-level positions in heritage management and shape the development and implementation of heritage policy around the world. The M.S. degrees are truly interdisciplinary, combining the academic perspectives of anthropology, history of technology, geography, environmental history, sociology, architectural history, anthropology, and other fields. M.S. graduates pursue careers in heritage management, field archaeology, public history, preservation and planning, archives, tourism, museums, community revitalization, and government service. Students can take advantage of the VISTA/Americorps opportunities for national service and integrate their experience into their studies. The Department of Social Sciences maintains and collaborates with many research centers on campus, including the Geospatial Core Facility, the Historical Environments Spatial Analytics Laboratory, the Great Lakes Research Center, and the dedicated Annex Building Archaeology Laboratories (including research, conservation, and teaching labs; GIS lab; a curatorial facility; and the Industrial Heritage and Archaeology library), in addition to remote sensing, chemistry and materials science, aDNA, and environmental science laboratories on campus. The university’s main library, in addition to its extensive holdings related to industrial history, maintains the Copper Country Archives and Historical Collections, an important repository of original materials concerning regional and mining history. The Archaeology Laboratory is actively involved in local, regional, and international archaeological studies, providing thesis and dissertation projects for students built around practical problems. Students also work in heritage projects, including ethnographic and public history, which are beyond narrow definitions of archaeological work. Many faculty frame their work in community-based, collaborative efforts. In recent years, all graduate students received financial support, including both the M.S. and Ph.D. level students.
Active research programs include archaeological, ethnographic, geospatial, and historical/archival studies in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Chicago, areas of North and South America, Africa, Europe, Australia, and the Arctic. Research is sponsored by organizations like the National Science Foundation and National Endowment for the Humanities and through partnerships with the National Park Service, National Forest Service, and other state, federal, and municipal organizations and agencies. Applications are due January 15 of each year.
For More Information Contact:
Chelsea Shelly, Department of Social Sciences, Michigan Technological University, 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931-1295 USA; phone: 906-487-2113; email: cshelly@mtu.edu; Web page: https://www.mtu.edu/social-sciences/graduate/programs/.
For More Information Contact:
James Moore, Department of Anthropology, Queens College, CUNY, 65-30 Kissena Bouelevard, 314 Powdermaker Hall, Flushing, NY 11367 phone: 718-997-5510; fax: 718=997-2885; email: james.moore@qc.cuny.edu Web page: https://www.gc.cuny.edu/Page-Elements/Academics-Research-Centers-Initiatives/Doctoral-Programs/Anthropology.
Archaeology at Northwestern is characterized by the three key themes.
Understanding history
Theory and practice
Intellectual context
The Graduate Program at USF offers MA and PhD degrees in Applied Anthropology, through which students learn the fundamentals of the four subfields of anthropology, their links with one another, and their relation to other academic disciplines. At the MA level, the archaeology track focuses on coursework in archaeological method and theory that prepares students for careers in cultural resources management or with public and private agencies and museums responsible for managing archaeological resources. At the PhD level, the track provides advanced training and research in applied archaeological anthropology, offering preparation for both academic and practicing positions. We also offer a Concentration in Cultural Resource Management, in which students at both levels may choose to take classes that focus on the practical management of cultural and archaeological resources.The department maintains significant archaeological collections estimated to contain over a million specimens systematically collected from prehistoric and historical sites throughout Florida and the Southeastern U.S. There are type collections for prehistoric and historic ceramics, lithics, and historical artifacts from Florida and the wider Southeast. Of particular importance are collections of projectile points ranging in date from Paleo-Indian through the contact period, and prehistoric collections from peninsular and northwest Florida. Additional collections, representing Mesoamerica and the American Southwest, include nearly 300 examples of whole pottery vessels, figurines, and other artifacts. There are five archaeological laboratories in the department, equipped for artifact processing, documentation, and conservation; optical microscopy, photography, illustration, and drawing; physical and chemical analysis of archaeological materials; and preparation of museum exhibits. There is also access to instrumental facilities at USF with equipment for remote-sensing using ground penetrating radar; thin-section and metallographic sample preparation and analysis; micro-analytical analysis and elemental characterization using scanning electron microscopy with energy and wavelength dispersive x-ray spectrometers; characterization using x-ray diffraction; and elemental/isotopic analysis by inductively coupled plasma optical emission and mass spectrometers. Two primary affiliates of the Department of Anthropology provide research and employment opportunities for our graduate students. The Alliance for Integrated Spatial Technologies provides faculty and students with the opportunity for interdisciplinary training and research in three-dimensional visualization and spatial mapping using High Definition Documentation Survey technologies, including 3D Laser Scanning, Global Positioning Systems, Geographic Information Systems, photogrammetry, and multi-spectral imaging. The Tampa Regional Public Archaeology Center, part of the Florida Public Archaeology Network, promotes and facilitates the conservation, study, and public understanding of Florida’s archaeological heritage on Florida’s west coast. The Center’s activities include promoting archaeological/heritage tourism, developing partnerships with regional heritage organizations, disseminating archaeological information to the public, promoting regional heritage events and programs, and facilitating archaeological volunteer opportunities.
Paul Farnsworth dr.paul@temple.edu (Historical Archaeology, Caribbean, Identity, African-Caribbean Cultures) https://liberalarts.temple.edu/academics/faculty/farnsworth-paul
Leslie Reeder-Myers leslie.reeder-myers@temple.edu (Archaeology, Historical Ecology, Environmental Anthropology, Sea Level Rise, Climate Change) https://liberalarts.temple.edu/academics/faculty/reeder-myers-leslie
Paul Farnsworth dr.paul@temple.edu Professor and Chair of Anthropology, 209 Gladfelter Hall, 1115 Polett Walk, Philadelphia PA 19122 USA, Department Phone: 215-204-7775, Fax: 215-204-1410. Website: https://www.cla.temple.edu/anthropology/
The department of prehistory and historical archaeology is one of the leading archaeology departments in Germany and located in the beautiful castle of Tübingen in the historic city centre. The medieval city is charming and many buildings of the university, founded in 1477, are scattered all over the historic town.
Amaral, Adela (Ph.D., U Chicago 2015; Asst. Prof) Historical anthropology and archaeology, colonialism, black slavery and marronage, race; the Afro-Atlantic world, Latin America.
Blakey, Michael L. (Ph.D., UMass-Amherst 1985; Prof.) Biocultural anthropology, bioarchaeology, museology, scientific racism, ethics, epistemology; Circum Atlantic, African Diaspora.
Bragdon, Kathleen J. (Ph.D., Brown 1981; Prof.) Ethnohistory, North America.
Fisher, William (Ph.D., Cornell 1991; Assoc. Prof.) Social organization, indigenous Amazon, political ecology and history of Amazonia, political ecology; Brazil.
Gallivan, Martin D. (Ph.D., Virginia 1999; Prof.) Archaeology, ethnohistory, North America.
Glasser, Jonathan (Ph.D., Michigan 2008; Assoc. Prof.) Middle Eastern studies, ethnomusicology, history, anthropology; North Africa, the Middle East, Mediterranean.
Gundaker, Grey (Ph.D., Yale 1992; Prof.) Expressive culture, visual anthropology, education, learning and literacies, African American, Euro-american; US, West Indies.
Hamada, Tomoko (Ph.D., UCal Berkeley 1980; Prof.) Organizational culture, applied anthropology, management strategies; Japan, East Asia.
Horning, Audrey (Ph.D., Pennsylvania 1995; Prof.) Historical archaeology, Atlantic world, comparative colonialism, archaeological ethics, heritage and conflicts transformation; Chesapeake, Ireland.
Jones, Joseph (Ph.D., UMass Amherst 2015 Asst. Prof.) African diaspora biohistory and health, bioarchaeology, dental anthropology, public anthropology, race and racism, skeletal biology.
Kahn, Jennifer (Ph.D., UCal Berkeley 2005; Assoc. Prof.) Archaeology, lithic technology, monumental architecture, household archaeology, political economy, social complexity; Polynesia, Oceania.
Lelièvre, Michelle (Ph.D., U Chicago 2012; Assoc. Prof.) Ethnoarchaeologist, hunters and gathering societies of the northeastern sub-Arctic.
Moretti-Langholtz, Danielle (Ph.D., U Oklahoma 1998; Lecturer) Cultural anthropology, American Indians, museology, life history; North America.
Norman, Neil (Ph.D., Virginia 2008; Assoc. Prof.) Archaeology; Africa, mid-west.
Weiss, Brad (Ph.D., U Chicago 1992; Prof.) Sociocultural anthropology, anthropology of time and space, anthropology of food; Africa, US.
Wright, Andrea (Ph.D., U Michigan 2015; Asst. Prof.) History and anthropology, energy, labor, migration; South Asia, Middle East.
The Department of Anthropology offers an M.A./Ph.D. in Anthropology, with specialization in Historical Archaeology and Historical Anthropology, and an M.A. program in Historical Archaeology. Students take courses in cultural theory, area studies, archaeology, CRM, historiography, and research methods, with special emphasis on comparative colonialism, the African Diaspora, the Historical Archaeology of Native America, and the archaeology/anthropology of the Atlantic World. Practical training in field and lab work as well as archaeological conservation methods is available in various courses, including summer field schools/programs in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, Bermuda, and the Caribbean. The Williamsburg area has unparalleled historical, archaeological, and museum/library resources, as well as opportunities to participate in a wide variety of ongoing research projects, including those offered by staff of the Department of Archaeological Research of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, some of whom also teach in the department’s graduate program. The Department of Anthropology operates three centers of benefit to students; the Center for Archaeological Research, which conducts archaeological survey, excavation, and analysis for a variety of government and private organizations; the American Indian Resource Center, which undertakes applied and collaborative projects with contemporary native communities; and the Institute for Historical Biology which holds a large database on the 17th and 18th century African Burial Ground in New York City. All students accepted for the Ph.D. program will receive full funding for their program of study.