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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI

  1. Institution Name:
    The University of Southern Mississippi
  2. Department Title:
    Anthropology and Sociology
  3. Faculty in Historical Archaeology:
    1. Young, Amy L. (Ph.D., UT-Knoxville 1995; Assoc. Prof.) historical archaeology, urban archaeology, southeastern archaeology, African-American archaeology, plantations.
  4. Other RelatedFaculty/Staff:
    1. Marie Danforth (Prof.); Ed Jackson (Prof.).
  5. General Statement:
    General Statement: The program focuses on southeastern historical archaeology with an emphasis on 19th-century urban and African-American archaeology. The anthropology program has an archaeology laboratory and a physical anthropology laboratory. A partnership with the U.S. Forest Service has provided internships for practical experience. A stipend and fee waiver is included. The university has a special collections and archives for historical research. The program offers an M.A. in anthropology. Students may also wish to pursue a dual Masters in Anthropology and History, which focuses on public sector training to prepare students for careers in CRM, historic preservation, and cultural heritage tourism.
  6. For More Information Contact:
    Amy L. Young, Department of Anthropology and Sociology, Box 5074, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5074 USA; phone: 601-266-4306; fax: 601-266-6373; email: amy.young@usm.edu; Web page: http://www.usm.edu/.