Native American Scholarships are available. At this time it is unclear whether tuition will be covered completely (a good possibility) but scholarships will cover most if not all. Contact both Andrew and myself to let us know you are applying for this special scholarship opportunity as soon as possible so we can reserve a space.
Applied Archaeology Field School
July 14-August 15, 2014
II Introduction
In 2014, the San Bernardino National Forest, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, and California State University San Bernardino are offering the Eighth Applied Archaeology Field School. The class will run from Monday through Friday for five weeks, beginning on July 14, 2014 and continuing through August 15, 2014. Our field school will provide you with all of the field training and experience you will need to get your first job as an archaeological technician with state or federal agencies, or with private cultural resource management firms. These are the same basic skills you will need in order to conduct research archaeology. This is a "hands-on" field school; you will learn by doing. We stress teamwork, cooperation, and accomplishment.
For Native Americans interested in taking the class, it will provide background and experience in Survey, Site Recording and Excavation and the ability to participate as Tribal consultants at the survey phase of proposed development not only at the construction phase where there is little hope of protecting sensitive sites.
Field Camp
Students and staff will camp in the San Bernardino National Forest. We will be camping at an elevation of approximately 4,000 feet. You should plan on cool to warm days, and mild to cool nights. Rain showers are always a possibility and most welcome. Students need to supply their own tent, sleeping bag, and dig kit (a list of required equipment will be provided). Tuition covers the cost of the campground and meals for five days (Sunday dinner through Friday lunch) a week for five weeks. Students will also have to bring a "Sun Shower" as no hot water is available in the campground. A camp chef will professionally prepare meals. All students will help in running the camp: assigned activities will include assisting the chef with food preparation, dinner cleanup, and facilities maintenance.
The field school is equipped with two large tents. One serves as the kitchen, the other serves as a lecture hall, dining tent, and work area. Field school is also equipped with a generator that provides power for computers and is used on an “as-need” b.
Course Activities
During the first week, students will be taught to read topographical maps, to orient themselves using a compass, survey and locate archaeological sites, excavate archaeological deposits in stratigraphic levels, create site sketch maps, identify lithic, ceramic, and historic artifacts, and document newly found sites on standard site record forms, Morning lectures are followed by afternoon field exercises.
During the next four weeks, students will conduct pedestrian surveys, record archaeological sites, and experience excavate of test units.
In order to carry out various tasks during the course of the field school, students will work in teams. Each team will work with one instructor. The teams will remain the same throughout the course, but the instructors will rotate so that each team gets a chance to work with different instructors. Each team will be responsible for recording any new sites they find during survey. Work will begin at 6:30 AM, Monday through Friday. After a short lunch break, work will continue through the afternoon. Based on the weather, the number of sites located, we will adjust the daily work schedule between field and lab as needed.
During most evenings, there will be an after-dinner presentation and discussion. Each presentation will focus on a specific facet of archaeology, anthropology, Native American ethnography, or cultural resource management
During most evenings, there will be an after-dinner presentation and discussion. Each presentation will focus on a specific facet of archaeology, anthropology, Native American ethnography, or cultural resource management
What Prospective Students Need To Know
You will be participating in strenuous, outdoor activities and you need to be in good physical condition.
Students may remain in camp over the weekends; weekend side trips to rock art and other Native American sites will be organized for those who wish to participate. All weekend trips are optional.
Students may remain in camp over the weekends; weekend side trips to rock art and other Native American sites will be organized for those who wish to participate. All weekend trips are optional.
Students will need to arrive on Saturday, July 12, 2014, two days before the actual start of class in order to set up camp. Sunday will be a day to relax, get used to the altitude, and have our first formal dinner and campfire. Meals will be provided during the first weekend beginning with dinner on Saturday, July 12, 2014. Driving directions, a list of recommended personal items, and a list of tools for the dig kit will be sent to students as they register.
Staff
Bill Sapp, PhD, is the Forest Archaeologist at the San Bernardino National Forest. He has conducted research in Peru, India, and California.
Daniel McCarthy, MS, Cultural Resources Manager for the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, has spent more than 40 years practicing Southern California archaeology. He is an expert in native plant use, aboriginal trails, rock art, and lithics.
Cadie McCarthy, BS, serves as chef and camp manager. This is her 12th field season preparing meals for archeology field schools.
Registration and Contact Information
The tuition includes enrollment, 5 quarter units of credit (ANTH320: Archaeological Survey and Excavation), camping fees, and meals in the field five days a week (Sunday dinner through Friday lunch).
The website provided below will supply the information you need for registration. We send out a letter with driving directions and lists of recommended personal and dig equipment once students are registered. We will be sending our first letter out in a couple of weeks to registered students. If you have any specific questions, let me know.
Native American Scholarships are available. At this time it is unclear whether tuition will be covered completely (a good possibility) but scholarships will cover most if not all. Contact both Andrew and myself to let us know you are applying for this special scholarship opportunity as soon as possible so we can reserve a space.
As far as registration goes, that is handled by the University. Please call Andrew German at 909-537-3991 for information about registration or how many spots are still open in the class. If you prefer to email, he can be reached at agerman@csusb.edu.
To register, call the College of Extended Learning (CEL), California State University, San Bernardino at (909) 537-5975. You may also register on line at online at http://cel.csusb.edu.
Students should ask to register for:
Course Number: ANTH 320 (5 units)
Course Name: Archaeological Survey and Excavation
Dates: July 14-August 15, 2014 (students need to show up two days earlier to set up camp)
Tuition: $2790.00 (Payment can be made by credit card over the phone)
For additional information about the course, please contact either Dr. Bill Sapp, Forest Archaeologist at billsapp@fs.fed.us, or Daniel McCarthy, Director, Cultural Resources Management Department at DMcCarthy@sanmanuel-nsn.gov
Daniel McCarthy, MS, RPA
