Field Schools + Field Programs

Our field school and field program courses are designed to allow you to travel and work with a faculty member to participate in field research. You will gain valuable hands-on experience in archaeological digs, ethnographic research, and other anthropological areas. Different field school and field program experiences are offered each summer.

Recent field experiences have included:

• Wyoming: “Exploring Social and Historical Landscapes of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem,” Dr. Laura Scheiber
• Illinois: “Discovering Cahokia’s Religion APP,” Dr. Susan Alt
• Mexico: “Anthropology Field Program in Oaxaca”

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Mathers Museum of World Cultures: Practicum

If you are interested in pursuing a museum-related career, or would like experience working with museum administration, organization, design, acquisition, exhibits and educational programs can receive credit (A408) for practicum done in the Mathers Museum. Please contact Judith Kirk.

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Undergraduate Teaching Assistants

An undergraduate teaching internship gives you the chance to work closely with an Anthropology faculty member, help out your peers, and acquire valuable teaching experience. For information about how to set up your internship, contact Professor Jane Goodman at janegood@indiana.edu.

Research Assistants

If you have a particular interest that aligns with a faculty member’s research, you may be able to assist with research in a one-on-one environment. These may be paid or unpaid positions, and are exciting and valuable. You may contact the professor directly, or begin with our academic advisor.

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Independent Studies

You can design an independent research project in conjunction with a faculty member and receive credit for Individual Readings in Anthropology (A495). The research project must be developed with a faculty member with an agreed upon course of progress.

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Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology

There are a variety of volunteer opportunities for students at the Glenn Black Laboratory (GBL). Whether you are interested in photography, archiving, website development, lithic or ceramic analysis, education, informatics, or other archaeological work, GBL staff can match you with a project at the lab. Contact the GBL Curator of Collections, Dru McGill at dremcgil@indiana.edu.