<p>It's not common for a liberal arts school to have an archaeology department, but noticed that Wooster has one. Does anyone know it's reputation? It seems that most of the undergrad archaeology departments are at Ivy league schools.</p>
<p>Susan,</p>
<p>I’m not sure about the national “reputation” of Wooster’s archaeolgy department, but my daughter is a rising senior and an archaeolgy major there, and couldn’t be happier. She was accepted at several far more selective schools, but opted for Wooster for three primary reasons–a great academic scholarship; a good feel for the campus/students; and Dr. Nick Kardulius, head of the archaeology department. This summer she’s working on campus as research assistant for Kardulius in the archaeology lab. Though a good part of her work is mundane–ie, scanning slides–some has been fascinating, including working with central Ohio historical societies in preserving very old cemeteries. … Earlier this spring she applied for Copeland Funding through Wooster, to work on her Senior IS (independent study) project in England. They granted her sufficient money to spend eight days there, researching obscure archaeological sites on and near the Pilgrim’s Way between Winchester and Canterbury. She’s just returned and it was an amazing experience. </p>
<p>While Ivys are more prestigious, they don’t necessarily offer more than a top-notch LAC, which Wooster is. … It depends on the student. Of course, I’m biased, but I really believe Woo is worth strong consideration–especially if you have a young archaeologist in the making. :)</p>
<p>Wooster has a pretty good reputation for archaeology. I’ve worked with Kardulias in archaeology and Lucey in art history on an excavation, and they’re great scholars.</p>