53 Master's in Archaeology in North America

Offered by Columbia University’s Department of Classics and the School of Professional Studies, the rigorous Advanced Graduate Certificate in Classics programme provides inquisitive and driven college graduates with the opportunity to advance their knowledge of ancient Greek and Latin.

The Geosciences - Paleontology course is offered at East Tennessee State University. All application materials must be sent to the ETSU School of Graduate Studies. 

The Anthropology - Archaeological Studies programme from University of Colorado Denver connects students to the deep past through hands-on work with archaeological data collected in both field and museum settings.

California State University Long Beach offers graduate work in applied anthropology leading to a Master of Arts degree with an option in Applied Anthropology. The programme produces practitioners who use anthropological knowledge and methods to design, conduct, and evaluate research and action programmes.

The faculty and students of the Department of Art History and Archaeology at University of Maryland form a dynamic core within a major research university. The faculty offer a diverse selection of courses in the art and archaeology of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

The Industrial Heritage and Archaeology program of Michigan Technological University is a professional degree that prepares students for diverse careers in areas including curation and education at historic sites and within museums; heritage and cultural resources management; field archaeology; public history; preservation and planning; education; and community and government service.

The Archaeological Studies programme at Yale University offers a comprehensive M.A. curriculum. This public study mode course provides advanced training in archaeological methods and theory. Students engage in rigorous academic research and field projects, typically completing the degree requirements over two years.

The Historic Preservation and American Studies Dual Master's Degree program at University of Maryland offers individuals with interests in both fields a framework to complete combined professional and research master's degrees in as few as five semesters. 

The Anthropology - Cultural Anthropology Concentration program from Texas State University provides the highest quality education for students in preparation for doctoral studies or professional careers through faculty expertise, concentrated course work, beyond-the-classroom training in fieldwork and research- and student-centered guidance. 

The Archaeology programme at the University of Lethbridge is a research-focused Master of Science degree. This 24-month full-time or 48-month part-time course is delivered in person at the Lethbridge campus. Students engage in advanced scientific study through a combination of rigorous coursework and a primary thesis project.

Students enrolled in this Library Science (Archives Studies) MLS program offered by Emporia State University learn the basics of archives studies including archives philosophy and ethics, principles of archival organization and development, and techniques of preservation and storage.

Geoarchaeology at Boston University aims to provide a broad background in both the geosciences and archaeology.

The MS in Archaeological Resource Management (ARM) degree at the University of Georgia is a professional degree offered through a unique interdisciplinary, non-thesis program whose goal is to provide students with advanced training in the scientific, technical, legal, philosophical, financial, and practical basis of archaeological work.

The Classical Art and Archaeology programme at the University of Kansas is a comprehensive two-year Master of Arts degree. This full-time, campus-based course provides advanced training in ancient Greek and Roman civilisations, combining rigorous language study with the analysis of material remains and artistic traditions.

The Archaeology M.A. at Memorial University of Newfoundland is a research-focused programme delivered in a full-time study mode over two years. This public degree offers advanced training in archaeological sciences and heritage management, utilising state-of-the-art laboratories to prepare students for professional practice.

The Master of Arts in Applied Archaeology (MAAA) at California State University San Bernardino is a professionally oriented program designed to prepare students for the archaeological sector of the cultural resource management (CRM) industry or continuing education in Ph.D. with CRM training. 

The Anthropology - Archaeology Concentration program from Texas State University provides the highest quality education for students in preparation for doctoral studies or professional careers through faculty expertise, concentrated course work, beyond-the-classroom training in fieldwork and research- and student-centered guidance. 

The Master of Arts in Historical Archaeology from University of Massachusetts Boston is a two to three year program that prepares students interested in careers as academics, professional archaeologists, or employment in closely related anthropological/social science fields.

The MA Program in Archaeology at Cornell University is designed to provide students with an intensive orientation to the field, appropriate to both students with BA degrees in the liberal arts who have considerable experience in archaeology and those seeking to build a solid foundation for future work or study.

The Archaeology programme at Simon Fraser University is a research-focused Master of Arts delivered through a public study mode. This full-time degree typically spans two years, requiring 33 units and a final thesis. Students benefit from a world-class faculty and a collegial environment dedicated to advanced academic study.