This is accomplished by working with the Survey director, state archeologist, publications editor, and members of the Arkansas Archeological Society. In the project administration section, interns are instructed in the pragmatics of contract archeology, including proposal development, project administration, field and lab techniques, and report preparation. Whenever possible, interns will participate in projects being conducted by the Survey's Sponsored Research Program . The Arkansas Archaeological Survey has earned national recognition for computer applications in archeology. Interns learn the fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems, CAD, database management, and other useful skills.
Emphasis is placed on applications to ongoing archeological research.
The collections management section focuses on two often neglected aspects of archeology. The Arkansas Archaeological Survey serves as the designated repository for all archeological records in the state and curates many archeological collections. Working with the Registrar, interns learn proper curation procedures as they review collections. During the first semester, interns meet regularly with the Internship director and their graduate committee to discuss performance and to formulate a project for the second semester of the Internship. Various section heads report on the progress of interns to the Internship director.