In the Archaeology of the Ancient Near East specialization, BA-level students are introduced to the major cultural spheres of the region. While the primary focus is on the archaeology of Mesopotamia, separate semesters are dedicated to Syria, Anatolia, and Iran as well. At the MA level, the program adopts a more theoretical approach, with semester topics including settlement history, household structures, burial practices, iconography, religion, and transportation.

Seminars at both levels teach students the methodology of writing academic papers. Through elective courses, students have the opportunity to explore related or more specialized areas of archaeology and to learn their respective methodologies.

Students who wish to deepen their knowledge in this field are encouraged to take cuneiform language courses (Akkadian and Sumerian) offered by the Assyriology program.

As part of archaeological fieldwork, students have the opportunity to participate in excavations in Iraq, specifically at the tell settlement of Grd-i Tle, and to contribute to the analysis of the unearthed material.