The Troy University
Anthropology Program

LINK TO CLASS SCHEDULES

LINK TO CLASS OFFERED

About the Program...

The Troy University Anthropology Program is a part of the Criminal Justice and Social Science Department of Troy University.  The program offers a wide variety of courses in cultural anthropology and archaeology.  Through the Troy Archaeological Research Center (TUARC), students have the opportunity to participate in field and laboratory research and are often offered opportunities for part time employment while attending school.
 

History

The Archaeology and Anthropology program was initiated at Troy University in the fall of 1989.  At that time Mr. McDonald Brooms, Chief Archaeologist for the Alabama Historical Commission, was retained to direct the development of the program.  Dr. Bill Grantham joined the faculty in 1994.  In the ensuing years the Troy State Archaeological Research Center has earned a reputation for quality and excellence.  It has received over 3 & 1/2 million dollars in archaeological contracts and grants.

Facilities

The Center is located in Eldridge Hall.  It has its own spacious classroom with an adjoining laboratory.  The lab includes facilities for the analysis of artifacts and ecological remains.  In a separate area of the facility is a lab for the analysis of faunal remains from North American and Near Eastern archaeological sites.

Faculty...

McDonald Brooms, M.A. (University of Alabama)
Associate Professor of Anthropology
McDonald Brooms has had extensive experience excavating both prehistoric and historic
archaeological sites in Alabama. He was the Director of Archaeology at Ft. Toulouse/Jackson State Park for a number of years. He served as Chief Archaeologist for the Alabama Historical Commission for ten years before coming to Troy University in 1989 to develop the anthropology program. email: mcbrooms@troy.edu  office phone: 670-3639

Bill Grantham, Ph.D (Northwestern University)
Associate Professor of Anthropology - Chair of the Criminal Justice and Social Science Department
Bill Grantham has worked on archaeological sites in both Alabama and Israel. His fields of
specialization include Zooarchaeology, Ethnoarchaeology, and Native American Religions.  He often  travels to Israel in the summer months to conduct research on archaeological sites and when possible, takes Troy University students with him. email: bgranth@troy.edu  office phone: 670-3637

Jason Mann, M.A. (University of Alabama)
Instructor of Anthropology
Jason Mann has participated in several archaeological endeavors throughout the Southeastern United States.  His fields of specialization include southeastern archaeology, ceramic technology, and artifact taxonomy.  He has conducted research at prehistoric and historic archaeological sites in the southeast where he is often called upon to answer questions about Native American pottery.  His work involves the classification and temporality of Late Woodland and Early Mississippian stage ceramics from Central Alabama. email jmann@troy.edu  office phone: 670-3957

Course Work

The course offerings are designed to develop within students a high degree of proficiency and expertise.  Included are introductory courses in archaeology, cultural anthropology, and physical anthropology.  Advanced courses feature studies in historical archaeology, southeastern archaeology, the archaeology of high civilizations, and archaeological theory and method.  In addition, there are ethnographic courses in North American culture and cultures of the Near East.   For a complete list of courses offered, click here.   For scheduled courses, click here.   For program requirements, click here.

Field Work

Our program features hands on experience in both the field and laboratory.  The student is exposed to field work throughout the southeastern and southwestern United States, as well as opportunities for work in the Near East.  No other program in Alabama offers such a depth of field experience.  Part time job opportunities in archaeological field and lab work are sometimes available for students in the archaeology curriculum.
 

Graduate School

Troy University's course and field work fully prepares the student for entrance into a graduate program in anthropology.  A number of Troy graduates are currently working towards their Masters as well as Doctorate degrees.
 

Careers in Anthropology

 Students earning degrees in anthropology at Troy  can look forward to a range of employment opportunities.  Private archaeology companies, museums, federal,  state and local governmental agencies, historical archives, and public and private historical sites are among the choices.  Persons with advanced degrees may go on to teach at the university level.

For more information about Troy State University's Anthropology Program:

Troy University  Archaeological Research Center
40 Eldridge Hall
Troy University
Troy, Alabama 36082

phone:  334-670-3638   fax:  334-670-3706

Anthropology/Archaeology Related Links