They receive systematic training in all aspects of archaeological field work, including excavating and recording techniques as well as the processing and field analysis of finds. Staff members and visiting specialists present lectures and workshops during the week and lead study tours of Israel on weekends. Academic credit is available through the University of South Dakota and other institutions participating in the Combined Caesarea Expeditions. The 2000 season takes place from 28 May to 27 July. Other costs include weekend expenses, transportation to Israel, and tuition for those who desire academic credit.
Scholarships are available.
The Combined Caesarea Expeditions is sponsored principally by the University of Maryland at College Park and Haifa University Center for Maritime Studies. At the University of South Dakota, contact Clayton Lehmann in the Department of History, East Hall, 677-5573.