The undergraduate minor in Nautical Archaeology provides students with foundational training in shipwreck archaeology, one of the unique strengths of Texas A&M University. Students learn how watercraft have shaped the human experience and changed history, as they gain fluency in ship construction technologies, underwater survey and excavation techniques, and the conservation of archaeological artifacts from submerged contexts.
Students choose 5 courses (15 credit hours) from over a dozen offerings that include:
- Introduction to Nautical Archaeology (ANTH 316)
- Nautical Archaeology of the Americas (ANTH 318)
- Nautical Archaeology of the Mediterranean (ANTH 323)
- Archaeological Artifact Conservation (ANTH 402)
- Warships of Ancient Greece and Rome (ANTH 417)
- Romans, Arabs, and Vikings – Seafaring in the early Christian Era (ANTH 418)
- Pirates, Privateers, and Sea Raiders (ANTH 420)
The official catalog entry is available here.
Professional training may be acquired through archaeological fieldwork (ANTH 330), internships in conservation and/or archival research (ANTH 484), or supervised scholarly research (ANTH 485). The NARC minor integrates with all majors in Arts and Sciences and exposes students to careers in maritime museums, cultural resource management firms, as well as state and federal government, educational, and nonprofit agencies.
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