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CCAMP

UCF CAPE CANAVERAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL MITIGATION PROJECT 2027

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Spring Semester 2027

Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30 AM to 2:20 PM

Where:

Fieldwork will be OFF-CAMPUS

Near Cape Canaveral, Florida

Students will be responsible for their own transportation.

Academic Credit:

ANT4824 (undergraduates) ANG 5824 (graduates; 3-credit-hours
• Counts toward restricted elective for anthropology majors
• General upper-division credit hours for non-majors
• Research Intensive course designation

Sponsored By:

Department of Anthropology, University of Central Florida

Project and Course Overview:

The Cape Canaveral Archaeological Mitigation Project is a multi-year archaeological program that conducts intensive archaeological research and documentation of sites threatened by sea level rise from climate change of Florida’s Space Coast.

This course involves conducting intensive Phase I archaeological surveys and limited Phase II excavation of multi-component archaeological sites. You will learn basic archaeological techniques and be required to present a poster at the UCF Amy Zeh HIP Student Showcase on aspects of the this year’s research. Attendance is mandatory. The course takes place off campus and will require transportation.

Physical Requirements and Field Conditions

Field work is hard! You will face heat, cold, insects, snakes, alligators, and virtually impenetrable morasses of dense vegetation. There are no restroom facilities on site. You will be need to bring water, sunscreen, and other personal supplies. Equipment will be provided. To do fieldwork, you should:

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• Be able to lift 50+ lbs
• Be willing to walk long distances through dense vegetation and wetlands
• Dig with shovels for extended periods
• Stand and kneel for extended periods
• Walk on slippery and muddy surfaces
• Climb in and out of deep test units

How to Apply!

APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY OCTOBER 30, 2026

Apply through Handshake UCF. Search for job #11489675.

Want More Information?

For UCF requirements, registration information, and course information, please contact Dr. Stacy Barber, Dr. Neil Duncan, or Dr. Emily Zavodny in the UCF Department of Anthropology.