2023 US-IL Kampsville CRM, Session II
Open
09/24/2023
10/21/2023
Dr. Jason L King
$ 4,977
08/25/2023
August 26, 2023; 9:00am Pacific Standard Time
8 Semester Credits
This is a CRM Archaeology training program
This is a train-to-work program for students seeking immediate employment at the Cultural Resource Management (CRM) archaeology sector. Students with a BA or BS in archaeology, anthropology or related fields will get a priority enrollment for this field school.
OVERVIEW
This program is a four-week, intensive field school experience designed to provide students with job-ready skills to enter the workforce as archaeological field technicians in the Cultural Resource Management (CRM) archaeology industry. Students will learn key skills necessary for CRM archaeology jobs, including survey, surface collection, shovel testing, excavation, laboratory techniques, relevant laws, and reporting. Students will learn the entire process of CRM archaeology practices, from data collection to data reporting and mitigation. Practical field and laboratory activities are supplemented by relevant readings and formal lectures.
Students learn the basic of pedestrian survey
Learning basic operation procedures for a Total Station
Students learn how to excavate and sift archaeological materials from a test pit
Learning how to set and excavate shovel tests
Students learn how to investigate, document and draw a plan of a road cut
Students learn how to collect, display and analyze spatial data using ARC GIS software
Learning how to form a line and survey plowed fields
Instructors
All field school directors are experts in their field and passionate about their work. To discuss the suitability of this program for your career goals – whether within or outside academia – you are invited to contact the directors directly. For a broader discussion which CFS program to choose, you are welcome to contact our staff directly – you can do that through our “Contact Us” page.
Testimonials
Forthcoming
Student Fees
- You must apply online for this program – application is free
- A $300 nonrefundable deposit is required to secure a space in the program
- Payments with credits cards incur 2.5% processing fee
- A $100 Late Fee will be added to the program costs if tuition is not paid in full by payment deadline
- Please carefully read our Cancelation Policy before committing to attend our programs
- Trip cancellation insurance is not provided by CFS. Such policies have changed due to Covid 19. If you wish to purchase an insurance policy that covers pandemic contingencies, explore Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) plans. Insuremytrip or Travel Guard are possible websites where you may explore different insurance policies.
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Accommodations
Students will reside in the Center for American Archeology Kampsville Dormitory. The dormitory is coed. No single rooms are available. A refrigerator and microwave area available for student use.
Diet
Meals are provided Monday breakfast through Saturday lunch. Cuisine is standard Midwestern dishes. CAA food services accommodate a variety of needs, including vegetarian and vegan diets. Enrolled students will receive a form to report their dietary needs before arrival.
Travel Information
We suggest you hold purchasing your airline ticket until six (6) weeks prior to departure date. Natural disasters, political changes, weather conditions and a range of other factors may require the cancelation of a program. The CFS typically takes a close look at local conditions 6-7 weeks prior to program beginning and makes a Go/No Go decision by then. Such time frame still allows for the purchase of deeply discounted airline tickets while protecting students from potential loss of airline ticket costs if CFS is forced to cancel a program.
Students are expected to arrive at the CAA in Kampsville, IL, on Sunday, first day of your session, by 5:00pm to move into the dormitory and attend orientation. Orientation attendance is mandatory.
Meeting Point
Visa Information
This is a domestic program. No visa is required for US Citizens.
Safety
Our primary concern is with education. Traveling and conducting field work involves risk. Students interested in participating in our programs must weigh whether the potential risk is worth the value of education provided. While risk is inherent in everything we do, we do not take risk lightly. We engage in intensive review of each field school location prior to approval. Once a program is accepted, we review and monitor each program annually to make sure it complies with all our standards and policies, including student safety.
Students attending our international programs are covered by a comprehensive Health Insurance policy that includes physical illness or injury, mental or chronic conditions. There are no deductible and 100% of costs are covered up to $250,000. In addition, we provide Political & Natural Disaster Evacuation policy, which allow us to remove students from program location if conditions change.
Students attending our domestic programs (within the US) must have their own health insurance and provide proof upon enrollment. Program directors are familiar with local authorities and if in need of evacuation, local emergency services and/or law enforcement will be notified and activated.
We have an explicit and robust harassments & discriminations policies. If students feel they cannot discuss personal safety issues with program staff, they are welcome to call the CFS emergency hotline and talk directly with CFS staff members.
Call (+1 562 584-0761) or email (info@fieldsciences.org) if you have questions about the safety of any program.