Longwood's Institute of Archaeology (IoA) engages in world-class archaeological projects for public and private clients. Through the IoA, undergraduate anthropology and archaeology majors participate in a wide variety of research initiatives and cultural resource management projects. Students also "earn while they learn" through paid positions that build upon theories and skills learned in the classroom.

Anthropology focuses on the cultural, social and biological diversity of human groups in the present, historic and prehistoric past. Archaeology examines past cultures through the recovery and reconstruction of material remains.

You’ll examine this great diversity through the study of patterns of culture, social behavior, language structure, archaeological artifacts and evolution. Hands-on laboratory and field research with the Dr. James W. Jordan Archaeology Field School and the opportunity to work with real world clients through the Institute of Archaeologycomplement the classroom experience.