How long does it take to become an archaeologist?
ANSWER from Dana Harper on 20 May 2005: To answer the question on how long does it take to become an archaeologist, I would first say real quick a 4 year degree. However, that would barely open the door to employers wanting to hire you. I would suggest an archaeological field school and one that provides credits. I would also do the field school in the geographical location you would like to work in the future. For example, I was born in Washington but I knew I wanted to work in Arizona or New Mexico so my field school training was in New Mexico. I also would look for a field school that teaches you how to do archaeological survey, Culutral Resources Management, archaeological field work in historical or prehistorical field work, lab work, and writing up the site records afterwards. Then BA or BS will allow the flexibility to be a dig bum, which is traveling from different work sites and gain good hands-on experience. However, if you want to get better pay and have a more steady house
