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The
ACUA is often called upon to provide information on educational opportunities
and on organizations specific to underwater
archaeology. There are more than 15 universities world wide that now offer
degrees in underwater archaeology and their numbers are growing. The number
of international organizations that focus on or support the study, management,
and conservation of underwater cultural heritage is also rapidly increasing.
Although they take many forms, all are committed to increasing public
awareness of these important reminders of our shared past. The links on
this page were selected to help you quickly find the information you need.
Education
Career
opportunities in underwater archeology are steadily increasing. One reason is that our awareness of the cultural heritage value
of these resources is increasing worldwide.
Another is that underwater archaeologists are able to make unique
contributions to our understanding of the past. Most jobs with career-advancement potential require a master's degree,
although some are available for those with a bachelor's degree. An average of two years of postgraduate work
is required to obtain a M.A., while completion of a Ph.D. degree requires
additional years of study. Only
a few universities and colleges offer course work leading to a degree
in this specialized field. Others
offer some courses or can supervise graduate work, but do not have a degree
program.
Universities
and colleges that offer graduate level degree courses in underwater or
maritime archaeology and history.
| Bournemouth University - Marine Archaeology
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Bristol
University Centre for Historical Archaeology and Maritime Archaeology
offering MA
in Maritime Archaeology and History |
| East
Carolina University - Program in Maritime Studies, North Carolina |
| Flinders
University - Archaeology School of Cultural Studies, South Australia |
| Florida
State University - Program in Underwater Archaeology, Florida |
| Norwegian
University of Science and Technology - Institute of Archaeology, Norway |
| Texas
A&M University - Nautical Archaeology Program, Texas |
| University
of Edinburgh - The Scottish Trust for Underwater Archaeology |
| University
of Exeter - Center for Maritime Studies, England |
| University
of Haifa - Department of Maritime Civilizations, Israel |
| University
of Hawaii at Manoa - Marine Options Program, Hawaii |
| University
of Portsmouth - UK |
| University
of St. Andrews - Scottish Institute of Maritime Studies, Scotland |
| University
of Southampton - Maritime Archaeology Program, England |
| University
of Stockholm - Department of Archaeology, Sweden |
| University
of Stockholm - International Graduate Programs, Sweden |
| University
of Ulster - Centre for Maritime Archaeology, Northern Ireland |
| University
of West Florida - Maritime Archaeology Program |
The
universities listed below either offer some courses or have the ability
to supervise graduate work in underwater archaeology but do not offer
a full degree program.
| Brown
University - Department of Anthropology, Rhode Island |
| Indiana
University - Underwater Science and Educational Resources, Indiana |
| University
of Maine - Darling Marine Centre, Maine |
| University
of South Carolina - Department of Anthropology, South Carolina |
| University
of Wales, Bangor - Department of Continuing Education, Wales |
For
a list of Graduate level programs in Historical Archaeology you can visit:
SHA's 2000-2001 Guide to Higher
Education in Historical and Underwater Archaeology
Organizations
This
listing provides a sampling of links to professional and avocational societies,
governmental organizations, institutes, and museums that focus on or support
the study, management, and conservation of underwater cultural heritage.
We welcome your suggestions for additions.
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