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UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA

  1. Institution Name:
    University of West Florida
  2. Department Title:
    Department of Anthropology
  3. Faculty in Historical/Underwater Archaeology:
    1. Bratten, John R. (Ph.D., Texas A&M, 1997; Professor) maritime archaeology, artifact conservation, colonial and American ships.
    2. Cook, Gregory (Ph.D., Syracuse University; Associate Professor) maritime archaeology, West Africa and Atlantic World, colonial and American ships.
    3. Worth, John (Ph.D. University of Florida, 1998; Professor) Contact Period, Spanish Colonial Ethnohistory.
    4. Gougeon, Ramie A. (Ph.D., University of Georgia, 2002; Professor, Chair) historic preservation laws and practice, terrestrial archaeology, pre-Contact through American period.
    5. Grinnan, Nicole (M.A., University of West Florida, 2014; Faculty Research Assoc., Florida Public Archaeology Network) public archaeology, maritime archaeology, historical ecology, heritage management
    6. Holmes, April (M.A., University of West Florida, 2011; Faculty Research Assoc., Archaeology Institute) terrestrial archaeology, Spanish through American colonial period and urban archaeology.
    7. Melcher, Jennifer (M.A., University of West Florida, 2011; Faculty Research Assoc., Archaeology Institute) terrestrial archaeology, GIS, database management, cemeteries.
    8. Thomin, Mike (M.A., University of West Florida, 2017; Faculty Research Assoc., Archaeology Institute) public archaeology, public history, museum studies, heritage management
    9. Stringfield, Margo S. (M.A., University of West Florida, 1996; Faculty Research Assoc., Archaeology Institute) British colonial period and urban archaeology, cemeteries, public interpretation.
  4. General Statement:
    The Department of Anthropology offers an M.A. degree under the close direction of 12 anthropology faculty with specializations in archaeology (terrestrial and maritime), cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, and theory. There are two internal programs within the M.A.: Anthropology and Historical Archaeology. The general Anthropology program consists of core courses, electives in the student’s area of interest, and a thesis. The Historical Archaeology program consists of core courses in archaeology, three courses in history, electives, and a thesis. Both programs stress method, theory, and applications of archaeology in the real world. Student Support is in the form of teaching and research assistantships, fellowships, and contract archaeology assistantships. Research opportunities and fieldwork opportunities in the Pensacola area include both underwater shipwrecks and terrestrial sites related to the Spanish colonial, British colonial, and American periods. Facilities of the Archaeology Institute include teaching and conservation laboratories, a large curation facility, laboratory space, and a museum. The Archaeology Institute is served by Marine Services, which provides boats, crew, a dedicated Dive Safety Officer, and logistical support for maritime operations. The university also has an excellent library with special collections on the Colonial and American history of northwest Florida. The program is designed for students with a background in history, anthropology, or archaeology who want to pursue a professional career or move on to a Ph.D. program.
  5. For More Information Contact:
    Ramie A. Gougeon, Chair, Department of Anthropology, University of West Florida, 11000 University Parkway, Pensacola, FL 32514 USA; phone: 850-474-3015/2474; email: rgougeon@uwf.edu; Web pages: https://uwf.edu/cassh/departments/anthropology/, https://uwf.edu/programs/cassh/anthropology-ma/