In The Field
Anthropology Field Programs
Learn anthropology by doing anthropology. Foothill Anthropology offers hands‑on research and field experience locally and internationally to help you build real skills, confidence, and career readiness.
Field Programs OverviewAt Foothill, fieldwork is a core part of learning — whether you’re interested in archaeology, cultural research, or applied anthropology.
Field programs emphasize both fieldwork and laboratory research so you develop practical skills and intellectual confidence. |
Field Experience Types
Archaeology
Engage directly in archaeological fieldwork or lab research on ongoing projects. Field
experience helps you understand how professional archaeologists survey, excavate,
document, and analyze artifacts and sites.
Cultural and Applied Anthropology
Participate in independent study or community‑based projects through the Center for Applied Anthropology, contributing to research that connects theory to social issues locally and internationally.
Why Foothill Field Schools matter?
Discover why Foothill Field Schools are so important! This short video shows students participating in the Castles in Communities project in Ireland, highlighting hands-on fieldwork and cultural research experiences.
Contact UsAnthropology DepartmentBuilding 3000, Office 3017, Main CampusSamuel Connell 650.949.7197 Kathryn Maurer 650.949.7751 Julie Jenkins 650.949.7430 Aaron Korngiebel, Division Dean Business & Social Sciences Division 650.949.7751 korngiebelaaron@fhda.edu |
