Here are several good reasons why you may consider studying North American Archaeology:

• To gain an understanding of the development of prehistoric American Indian cultures in the main geographical regions of the continent and in Pennsylvania,

• To examine the archaeological process and how archaeologists investigate and interpret the North American archaeological record, and

• To develop an appreciation of the technological skills of prehistoric American Indians through "hands on" experience.

This approach stresses the relationship between the prehistoric archaeological record and the development of contemporary American Indian cultural identity and heritage. 

There are major debates that are shaping archaeological knowledge of North America. The value of North American archaeology is that it gives you a broader anthropological perspective. As a student of NA Archaeology, ultimately you will come to understand archaeology as both a scientific pursuit and a humanistic quest. Through the study of the richness and diversity of the North American archaeological record you will gain an increased understanding of the people behind the artifacts and the need for preservation and protection of archaeological sites.

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