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Archaeology

Summer 2024 Community Education Archaeology Courses

View the Summer 2024 Course Book as a PDF.

Archaeological Research

May 20 – August 31
By Appointment
CRN#60235
CFP 100-51  
Fee: $35

For Community Archaeology Program (CAP) certificate students only.
This course is mandatory for students fulfilling the 60 experience hours required for the SUNY Schenectady Community Archaeology Program (CAP) certificate. Additionally, this course is required for all students engaged in archaeological research and laboratory under a SUNY Schenectady CAP instructor’s supervision. Students must speak with an instructor before registering. Register for Archaeological Research.


New! Reporting Archaeology

Mondays
May 20 – July 8
6-9 p.m.
CRN# 60319
CFP 140-51
Fee: $165

Using existing records and collections from the College’s Community Archaeology Program’s (CAP) excavation projects, students will engage with the archaeologist in producing research reports. Research documents include examples of professional site reports, historic and environmental background about the project area, artifact identification and analysis, CAP’s field, lab, and artifact conservation records, and others. National and state standards will aid students in selecting and writing about their research. Class activities will also involve relevant computer research and writing skills.  Register for Reporting Archaeology.