Geoarcheology - Boston University

Geoarcheology from Boston University is a Campus Master Geology degree that prepares you for a Science career. The Geoarchaeology program is aimed at providing a broad background in both the geosciences and archaeology. Such a broad-based program provides flexibility to students coming from a variety of different backgrounds such as geology or other natural sciences , anthropology, or archaeology, but who are equally interested in associating geological techniques and methods with archaeological and geological data. Admission The student is expected to have completed a bachelors degree , in earth sciences or archaeology (or closely related fields), prior to admission to the department. Students lacking sufficient preparation in either archaeology or earth sciences will be required to take courses, as determined by the faculty advisers, to make up the deficiency. On occasion these may be beyond the minimum specified by the Graduate School. Courses A minimum of eight graduate-level courses (32 credits) is required, of which two must be AR509 and AR701, and two must come from the following list: ES 514, ES 533, ES 534, ES 541, ES 573, and ES 830. The remaining courses, chosen in consultation with academic advisers, may include pertinent graduate-level courses in AR, ES, or allied Departments. Foreign Language Reading knowledge of one modern foreign language, appropriate to the students regional interest, is required. Preferably, this requirement should be met during the first semester of study, and certainly before the end of the second semester. The language requirements are fulfilled by a written translation examination prepared by faculty members, or by successfully completing a graduate reading course in the Department of Modern Foreign Languages. Departmental exams are normally offered each semester in November/December and April. Examinations Students will be evaluated at the end of the first year through a Comprehensive Exam based on the material covered in the core courses. Thesis A written thesis, approved by an adviser from each department must be submitted to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences . MA candidates must give an oral presentation of their research results to a committee composed of faculty from each department. View more details on Boston University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Geology courses.