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 | Becoming an Archaeologist Archaeologists work throughout the world exploring the past through the physical remains of earlier societies. Work is available in archaeology at many levels and utilizes people's skills from many disciplines. People with an interest in anthropology, Native Americans, history, architecture, geology, geography, philosophy, anatomy, illustration, computer science, art, chemistry, regional planning, and environmental studies will find their talents and skills utilized and expanded in this field. Employment opportunities are expanding at all levels, from certificate level archaeological technicians, field surveyors, and excavators, to those with their graduate degrees who design and direct archaeological research. Central California is rich with educational opportunities for students desiring to enter this profession. "How do I begin?" People may join a regional or state archaeological society and have access to speakers, films, visiting lecturers, and community projects. They can also receive volunteer training for field survey and excavation opportunities. Entry level students can begin at any of the California Community Colleges or Universities. They should enroll in freshman and sophomore General Education courses, especial English composition and word processing and they should take the basic anthropology courses required for Archaeological Technician Certification and for an AA degree in Anthropology and/or an AS in Archaeology. A Vocational Advantage At this point, students may choose to take the unique Archaeological Technology Certificate Program at Cabrillo College. This vocational program teaches the essential archaeological employment skills of: site survey, mapping, recording, unit layout and excavation, laboratory processing and cataloging, and archival data use and management. Students earning this certificate have been hired by local and national archaeological firms and by government agencies such as the I.S. Forest Service. Students may also chose to complete an AA or AS and go on to a four-year university locally or worldwide. Visit the Cabrillo College Field School 2007 page. View a short video about the Cabrillo Archaeology Technology Program  View a slideshow of the 2006 Cabrillo College Field School at the Presidio in San Francisco.  "How do I get more information?" Contact any of the members belonging to the California Consortium for Archaeological Technology (CCAT) for information about entering a college or university. Model Program Click here to see a flowchart of study opportunities in California. Model Program || California Consortium of Archaeological Technology | |
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