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MANSFIELD, Pa. \u2013 The Mansfield University Department of\nGeosciences has announced the addition of a concentration in geoarchaeology\nwithin the bachelor of science in geosciences degree, the first program of its\nkind in Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The geoarchaeology concentration is active and ready for\nenrollment now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Geoarchaeology is the application of earth science methods\nand concepts to address questions about past human activity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students will study traditional earth science subjects such\nas soils, geomorphology, geology, and the physical landscape, then apply this\nknowledge to address questions regarding past human settlement, ancient\nlandscape, and climate reconstructions. The program offers opportunities to develop\nand apply hands-on skills in both field and laboratory environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are very excited to offer this new program in which\nstudents use knowledge of earth sciences such as soil science, river systems,\nand others, to reconstruct past human activities and interactions with the\nnatural world\u201d said Dr. Linda Kennedy, associate professor in the Department of\nGeosciences. \u201cMansfield University\u2019s location provides us with a bounty of\noutdoor classroom opportunities to investigate prehistoric Native American and\nearly American settlement in the region in addition to traditional earth\nsciences.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The program prepares students for entry-level positions in\nthe cultural resource management sector, which includes private consulting\nfirms and state and federal governmental departments, or to pursue advanced\ndegrees at the graduate level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The program is unique in that it draws upon the Pennsylvania\nState System of Higher Education (PASSHE) ethos of systemness with a collaboration\nthrough the IUP Anthropology Department. Mansfield University students enrolled\nin the geoarchaeology concentration are required to complete two classes (nine\ncredits) through IUP. ANTH 315 (North American Archaeology) will be conducted through\nremote classroom experience and the 6-credit field school (ANTH 320) is offered\nat IUP during the summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe partnership between IUP Anthropology and Mansfield\nGeosciences builds on the strengths of both departments to prepare students to\nwork in the billion-dollar cultural resources management industry,\u201d Dr. Ben\nFord, chairperson of the IUP Department of Anthropology. \u201cThis is a natural\npartnership given IUP\u2019s strengths in geoarchaeology and applied archaeology,\nand Mansfield\u2019s dedication to preparing Geoscience majors for a variety of\njobs. IUP Anthropology is very excited to begin this partnership.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Job posting analytics conducted by MU for Pennsylvania and\nNew York predict a job growth of 15.6% over the next 10 years for\narchaeologists and anthropologists. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Mansfield University bachelor of science in geosciences degree\nprogram also offers concentrations in environmental science, geology, outdoor\nrecreation leadership, and watershed management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To learn more about the geosciences and the geoarchaeology\nprogram at Mansfield University, visit https:\/\/www.mansfield.edu\/majors-and-minors\/geosciences\/<\/a>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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