Boston University 2. The department stresses global comparative archaeology, with its greatest strength lying in the area of complex societies.
Historical archaeology is presented in a broadly comparative format.
Research in soils, pollen, ethnobotany, and petrology, plus computer facilities, including GIS, are available. The Stone Science Library houses the library of the Archaeological Institute of America, extensive holdings in anthropology, archaeology, geology, and geography. The editorial office of Northeast Historical Archaeology , journal of the Council for Northeast Historical Archaeology, is located in the department. There is also an M.A. program in Archaeological Heritage Management, and a program in underwater archaeology emphasizing deep-sea exploration is in its initial stages of planning. Related departments and programs include American and New England Studies, Preservation Studies, Art History, and the Center for Remote Sensing.