About the Program

Archaeology is the study of the human past through its material remains that survive into the present, offering access to numerous cultures from different times across the globe. Stanford's Archaeology program draws in equal parts on the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences to help students understand how the past shapes our present and future. With world-class faculty and unparalleled resources at the Stanford Archaeology Center, you’ll gain the skills to ethically and rigorously explore this uniquely interdisciplinary field.

What You'll Study

The interdisciplinary Archaeology program draws on the full range of Stanford’s academic expertise. In this program you will:

• Build a strong foundation in the discipline through core introductory courses before charting a unique path through the wide range of offerings, based on your area of interest and focus. 

• Develop practical skills in modern archaeological methods, including laboratory analysis, geographic information systems, remote sensing and collections management.

• Gain crucial hands-on experience through one of the Archaeology Center’s fieldwork opportunities, learning alongside professional archaeologists.

• The Archaeology program is excellent preparation for further study in archaeological research and teaching, as well as law, medicine, environmental science, museum curation, and more.