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June 22 to August 02, 2008
The Kampsville Field School for 2008 has designed three distinct academic tracks in Bioarchaeology, Archaeology and Geographic Information Systems that emphasize both empirical and theoretical training in research design and implementation, while offering students hands-on participation in ongoing professional research in the field. Work is geared for novices as well as those who wish to advance their skills.
Enrollment period has expired.
Program Cost: $1,240
$275.00 deposit fee required for enrollment.
Tuition and fees are not included with the program cost.
Acceptable payment types include Visa and Mastercard.
Program Name: Kampsville Field School
Credit Requirement: 6
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Locations
The Center for American Archaeology - Kampsville, Illinois
Eligibility
The Kampsville Field School is an annual Arizona State University program. Students presently attending any college or university may apply. High School juniors or seniors in the concurrent enrollment program are also eligible. All Field School students are formally enrolled in Arizona State University for the duration of the Field School. They receive ASU credits that, in most instances, are transferable to other colleges and universities.
Applications with a $275 non-refundable deposit are due on or before February 4, 2008. Applications will be accepted after that date on a space-available basis.
Academic Program
The 2008 Field School offers three academic tracks - Human Osteology, Field Excavation or Geographic Information Systems and Environmental Science. Participants earn 6 academic credits at the undergraduate or graduate level.
- ASB 532 | Grad Field Anthro (6)
- ASM 338 | Anthro Field Session (6)
- ASM 394 | Mapping Env. Change (3)
- ASM 450 | Bioarchaeology (3)
- ASM 494 | Field Osteology (3)
- ASM 494 | Landscape Evolution (3)
- ASM 499 | Individualized Instruction: Paleobotany (3)
- ASM 499 | Individualized Instruction: Paleozoology (3)
- ASM 555 | Adv. Human Osteology (3)
- ASM 591 | Bioarchaeology (3)
- ASM 591 | Landscape Evolution (3)
- ASM 591 | Mapping Env. Change (3)
- ASM 592 | Research in Paleobotany (3)
- ASM 592 | Research in Paleozoology (3)
Living Accommodations
Students reside in Kamp Store, an historical store and home converted into a museum and dormitory. Beds are provided, but bring bedding. Meals served Monday breakfast through Saturday lunch.
Cost Information
The cost of $1,240 (subject to change) includes program fees, room and board, field trips and transportation to/from airport, train station or bus terminal. Not included: ASU tuition and fees for 6 credit hours, transportation costs to Kampsville, additional meals, books or personal expenses.
The Program may allow for time which can be spent in non-Program activities. Participants may wish to travel, sightsee or participate in activities or events in which they have a personal interest. Please note that the participant is fully responsible for making arrangements and for all costs of transportation, lodging, food and additional expenses that may be associated with any non-Program activities.
Director(s)
Jane E. Buikstra
School of Human Evolution and Social Change
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 85287-2402
Phone: (480) 965-6931
Fax: (480) 965-7671
Email: jbuikstr@exchange.asu.edu
For more information, please go to: http://asu.edu/clas/shesc/projects/cbr/bfs/
Support Faculty Member(s)
Jason L. King
Department of Anthropology
University of New Mexico
Phone: (505) 277-4524
Fax: (505) 277-0874
Email: jlking@unm.edu
Teaching Assistant(s)
Kathryn Kulhavy
School of Human Evolution and Social Change
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 85287-2402
Email: kathryn.kulhavy@asu.edu
Ashley Evans
School of Human Evolution and Social Change
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 85287-2402
Phone: (480) 965-6215
Email: ashley.e.evans@asu.edu
Katie Rudolph
School of Human Evolution and Social Change
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 85287-2402
Email: kzejdtlik@uwm.edu