What universities offer the best graduate programs in archaeology?
There are a number of ways to research graduate programs in archaeology to find the one that is right for you. Check out the schools listed in an online directory of archaeology grad programs, such as archaeology.about.com/library/univ/blualpha.htm. The AAA Guide is another good resource. It lists over 400 academic programs and contains detailed information about the faculty, and special programs offered by each department. The Guide can be ordered from the American Anthropological Association. You can read the results of the Society for American Archaeology’s survey to determine the most important characteristics of an outstanding graduate program in Archaeology. You can also read the descriptions of a number of Public Archaeology College and University Courses.