Serbia: Geo-Archaeological Field Studies
June 12–July 3, 2017
(Summer Session I)
The course begins with visits to the capital cities of Bucharest, Sofia, and Belgrade and their museums to see archeological items and gain a historical overview for the archeological dig and geological field research. Students will then spend two weeks on site with faculty and students from Serbia, and hands on learning of archeological techniques, pottery analysis, panning, aerial drone photography, and the use of magnetometry, mapping, field photography, soil chemistry, total station, and global information systems. Two expert faculty lead the program (Archaeology and Earth and Environmental Sciences). Previous field work is preferred. Permission of instructor required.
This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students, all majors.
Program Dates
June 12–July 3, 2017
Program Fee
$1,210 (will include CISI health/travel insurance, program-related transportation in Serbia, excursions, housing, and some meals)
Program Fee Payment Schedule:
- Nonrefundable Deposit Due: With Application — $300
- Second Payment Due: April 7, 2017 — $455
- Final Payment Due: May 5, 2017 — $455
Additional Costs
- Brooklyn College tuition and fees for six credits.
- Out-of-pocket costs ($345 estimated minimum) for personal expenses, Internet access, and out-of-pocket meals.
- $1,800 for international round-trip airfare to Serbia.
Estimated Totalled Basic Program Cost: $3,355, plus Brooklyn College tuition and fees for six credits.
Courses and Credits
Participants will be registered for one six-credit course, shown below. Final course offerings will be dependent on course enrollment.
- ANTH 3470: Summer Archaeological Field School (Intensive Program)
(Counts toward advanced elective in EESC BS)
Financial Aid / Scholarships
Financial aid may apply, and alternative loans are available. Scholarships that apply to this program are: Furman and SASA, among others (see Scholarship Opportunities).
How to Apply
- Complete and submit the IEGE Notification of Study Abroad/Brooklyn College Study Abroad Application.
- A $300 nonrefundable deposit is due with your application. Students will pay directly at the Brooklyn College Bursar's Office and must attach their paid receipt to their application when submitting to IEGE. Applications will not be accepted or considered complete without a receipt. Please note this deposit of $300 will only be returned if you are not accepted to the program.
- Contact the program director to express your interest in joining the program.
Application Deadline
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
More Information
Arthur Bankoff (Program Director)
Department of Anthropology and Archaeology
3307 James Hall
P: 718.951.5507
Wayne Powell (Program Director)
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
3131 Ingersoll Hall
P: 718.951.5416
International Education & Global Engagement
1108 Boylan Hall
P: 718.951.5189
Cancellation and Refund Policies
Please read and understand the IEGE Cancellation and Refund Policies Information and note that a participant wishing to cancel their program participation must send written notification to IEGE to officially withdraw. Program withdrawal will be official from the time and date that the written communication was received by IEGE.
Note that all information listed above is subject to change at any time. Page last modified on February 28, 2017.
