On the issue of certifying lab archaeologists.  SOPA certifies in the
following areas:
 
Field Research
Collections Research
Archeological Administration
Archeological Resource Management
Museology
Teaching
Underwater Survey
Historical Archeology
Archeometric and Natural Science Research
Underwater Archeology
Documents Research
 
The current Certification Committee Chair, Heather McKillop, Dept of
Geography and Anthropology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
70803-4105   (504) 388-6172 FAX: (504) 388-2912 will be happy to
send you application materials and other information about the society.
 
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David L. Carlson, ARCH-L Listowner    Internet: [log in to unmask]
Anthropology Department                  Phone: (409) 845-4044
Texas A&M University                   Telefax: (409) 845-4070
College Station, TX  77843-4352