Anthropology and Archaeology
The Department of Anthropology cooperates with the Climate Change Institute (formerly the Institute for Quaternary and Climate Studies) and the Department of History to train graduate students in prehistoric archaeology, historical archaeology, and certain other specialized areas of anthropology. Application is made through these cooperating units.
For those interested in graduate work in anthropological archaeology the university offers a Master of Science in Climate Studies with a specialty in prehistoric archaeology. If you are interested in this option please write to Dr. Gregory Zaro, Graduate Coordinator, Climate Change Institute, Bryand Global Sciences Center, University of Maine, Orono, 04469-5711, USA.
In cooperation with this department, the Department of History offers graduate degrees with a specialization in historical archaeology including the Historical Archaeology M.A. Option. Interested students should write to Dr. Alaric Faulkner, Department of Anthropology, Stevens Hall South, University of Maine, Orono, 04469-5773, USA. or contact the History Department directly.
Graduate degrees in geoarchaeology are possible through collaborative efforts with the departments of anthropology and geology. Those interested should contact Dr. Daniel Sandweiss, Department of Anthropology, Stevens Hall South, University of Maine, Orono, 04469-5773, USA.
The Department of Anthropology has, from time to time, offered a PhD through the Individualized PhD program. Inquiries should be directed to the Chair, Department of Anthropology.
Application forms and a general catalogue are available from the Office of Graduate Students, Winslow Hall, University of Maine, Orono, Maine 04469-5782. Prospective students are advised to contact the appropriate individuals listed above prior to completing any applications, as the criteria for admission vary considerably. Some support is available for qualified students.
