Apply to an Archeology PhD program. Choose four or five programs you wish to apply to. Write an essay for each application explaining why you want to attend the program and why they should accept you. Prepare letters of recommendation from professors who know you from your undergraduate and graduate years. Forward your graduate transcripts and GRE scores to each school's office of admissions. Send your formal application via regular mail or through the college's website.
Select a PhD program. Assuming you get accepted to multiple PhD programs, you need to determine what program feels right for you. Think about what area you want to study in Archeology. Visit each school and ask professors and counselors any questions you have about the program. Submit a formal acceptance for the PhD program's offer of admission when you make your decision.
Complete the core curriculum of the Archeology program. Most PhD programs take two years to complete the required coursework. Sign up for the courses that match your degree concentration. Some of the most common doctorate Archeology programs include archaeological science, zooarcheology and geographical survey.
Research and write your final dissertation. All PhD programs conclude with students submitting a dissertation to a committee of professors in the school's doctorate program. A dissertation is the culmination of a PhD student's research in her field and makes an argument to prove a point. Research thoroughly before writing your final dissertation. This may take years of research to complete.
Defend your dissertation in front of archaeological experts. Your dissertation will not be accepted until you complete an oral defense of your research in front of your archaeological committee. Each member of the committee will have a PhD in Archeology and extensive research in her field. Be confident in your answers as the committee asks you questions, as it strengthens the appearance of your research.