Welcome to University of Memphis Archaeology

Archaeology courses and degree programs at the University of Memphis are located in the departments of Anthropology, Art History, Earth Sciences, and History.

Earth Sciences

The Department of Earth Sciences (DES) was formed in 2002 as part of the College of Arts and Sciences on the main campus of the University of Memphis. Our 29 full-time and associated faculty represent the diverse disciplines of Archaeology, Geography, Geology, and Geophysics. More about DES

Art History

The U of M Department of Art provides depth of choice, successful professional faculty, challenging programs, and a supportive environment. Flexibility is a given and course offerings are many. More about Art History

History

We teach courses that cover all major geographic areas and time periods. Our faculty members produce compelling research and engage themselves in both academic and teaching communities. We offer graduate students specialized study in five major focus areas: African-American History and Critical Race Studies; Egyptology; Southern History; Women, Gender, and Family History; and Global History. Whether undergraduate, graduate student, or professor, we interpret the past. We are all historians. More about History

Anthropology

The University of Memphis offers a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in Anthropology. Students with diverse interests will find anthropology to be a stimulating major or minor. Anthropology courses also provide the perfect elective for students in other fields, such as international business, economics, sociology, communication, history, or education. More about Anthropology