Divisions

As a university institute, SCIAA initiates and conducts a broad range of field and collections research throughout the state, participates in a wide range of University of South Carolina activities and duties, and contributes to the university infrastructure and publication series. As a state agency, SCIAA serves as the state's official repository for archaeological site data and archaeological collections generated from work on those sites.

Administration

This division provides infrastructural support to the Institute as a whole.

Applied Research

ARD provides cultural resource management services to agencies throughout the state and the region.  

Maritime Research

The Maritime Research Division is responsible for the management of South Carolina's underwater cultural resources.

Research

The Research Division engages in problem-oriented research in South Carolina and adjacent regions.

Savannah River Archaeological Research Program

The SRARP conducts management, research and outreach from its base at the Savannah River Site.

Office of State Archaeologist

The State Archaeologist serves as advisor to agencies and private individuals on matters of archaeological compliance.