The Missouri State University Center for Archaeological Research (CAR) is a research institute that conducts archaeological field work and other cultural resource management projects on a contractual basis. It primarily serves municipal, state, and federal government agencies.

CAR also offers hands-on experience for students interested in careers in archaeology and is active in local archaeological and preservation societies.

For more information on CAR activities and other subjects, explore the links to the left.

 

 

Missouri State University
2008 ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIELD SCHOOL
SPONSORED BY THE CENTER FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH

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THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY, ANTHROPOLOGY AND CRIMINOLOGY

 

Historical Archaeology of Springfield’s Early Settlement
ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXCAVATION AND LABORATORY STUDIES

June 9 - July 18, 2008

Missouri State University is offering a summer course in field archaeology and laboratory analysis. Students will learn basic techniques for conducting archaeological excavation, mapping, specialized sample collection, and processing. Excavations will focus primarily on 19th century occupations in southwest Springfield, however prehistoric components may be encountered. Students also will learn methods for the preparation, preservation, documentation, and interpretation of archaeological materials.

COURSE:    ANT 451, Field Archaeology (6 credits)

TIME:    8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday

INSTRUCTOR:    Dr. A. Holly Jones
       
PREREQUISITES:     At least one of the following: ANT 125 Exploring Our Human Ancestry,
ANT 240 Introduction to Archaeology, ANT 250 World Prehistory, or ANT 350 Archaeological Method and Theory, or Permission of the Instructor

ENROLLMENT LIMIT:    15 students

APPLICATION DEADLINE:    April 18th, 2008. Priority for acceptance will be given in the following order: upper-class Anthropology majors, undergraduate Anthropology majors, upper-class other majors, all others.

TUITION:    Resident: $1439 (Total), includes 6 credit hours, $165 student fees, $200 supplemental course fee. Non-resident: $2459 (Total), includes 6 credit hours, $165 student fees, $200 supplemental course fee (first time MSU applicants pay additional $35 University application fee).

ADDITIONAL FEE:    $200 to cover supplies and equipment, and included in above totals (pending approval by the Board of Governors).

INQUIRE:    Dr. A. Holly Jones, Center for Archaeological Research
    Missouri State University
    901 S. National
    Springfield, MO  65897
    417-836-4889
    hollyjones@missouristate.edu

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