Archaeology

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Overview

This microcredential provides a hands-on introduction to archaeological practice and cultural resource management. Designed for current students and emerging professionals, it builds knowledge in field methods, artifact analysis, heritage preservation, and human-environment interaction across diverse historical and geographic contexts. Coursework develops analytical, technical, and applied skills that support further academic study and preparation for work in archaeology and related fields.

Who is eligible?

Current Students

Format

Main Campus

Credit or Non-Credit

Credit

Time to Complete

12 credits

Skills You’ll Build

Cultural Resource Management
Anthropology
Historic Preservation
Paleontology
Historical Archaeology
Cultural Responsiveness
Resource Management

Courses

Required foundation course (3 credits)

Choose one:

ANT 230: Introductory Archaeology
ANT 331: Humans and the Environment through the Ages

Regional or thematic course (3 credits)

Choose one:

ANT 331: Humans and the Environment through the Ages
ANT 338: Prehispanic Civilizations of Mesoamerica
ANT 339: Archaeology of the American Southwest
ANT 341: Archaeology of the Old World
ANT 342: Archaeology of South America

Applied experience or advanced coursework (6 credits)

Option 1

ANT 380: Archaeology Field School

Option 2
Choose two:

ANT 319: Database Design and Management
ANT 337: Archaeology, Historic Preservation, and Cultural Resource Management
ANT 430: Advanced Archaeology
ANT 497/498/499: Internship or Independent Study in Anthropology**

Notes: Some courses may have prerequisites. *Prerequisites may be waived with instructor approval of an alternate introductory social science course. **Directed study or internship experiences, such as lab projects or museum experiences, must be supervised or approved by archaeology faculty members or the department chair.

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