AboutRalph Salier Expertise Archaeologist for the last 30 years. Norh American generalist and Hopwell culture/Red Ocher culture specifically. Lithics Expert and Ground Stone tools.
Experience
Past/Present clients Numerous museums in US and Canada. Several University Anthropology Departments.
I was kind of confused about getting a degree in archaeology. What kind of degree should I get before I go to grad school? What are the majors I should take and what you recommend, also what did you do in college?
Sincerely,
Dave
Answer HI Dave,
Well, I'm not sure that I can answer this question. I take it that you are in college and in an Archaeology/Anthro program. If this is the case where are you and what year are you in? As for grad school, what do you plan to do with a degree in archaeology/anthro? Do you plan to be a shovel bum or are your expectations higher then that? If so, what are your expecations?
In college, I first got an associates degree (due to lack of money) and this was in geology and computer science. My BA was in Anthropology/Archaeology and my Masters was first going to be in NA Archaeology but I found that finding work in this field with out a PhD would be impossible (at the time), So, I switched to business Anthropology and took courses in business as well as contemporary cultural and ethnographic anthro. It allowed me to find work in industry. Do I still do archaeology, yes. I am on the advisory board of several organizations and consult around the world. I have an expertise in ground stone tools and how these are made.
