Archaeology Technician Certificate
Division: Social Sciences
PROGRAM CODE: 1C39697
Financial Aid Eligible
The Archaeology Technician Certificate consists of a total of 26-28 units in anthropology and related disciplines. Combined, these classes provide basic knowledge and skills useful in the field of CRM (Cultural Resource Management). Although a career in archaeology will likely require at least a bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in Anthropology, this certificate assists students in gaining entry level positions in professional archaeology. To earn this certificate, students must complete the required courses as listed with a grade of C or better. This certificate consists of three sets of classes:required classes (17 units); anthropology electives (3-4 units); and non-anthropology electives (6-7 units). At least 50% of all major course work must be completed at Cypress College. This certificate requires a total of 26-28 units.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (17 units): | ||
| ANTH 101 C | Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| or ANTH 101HC | Honors Biological Anthropology | |
| ANTH 101LC | Biological Anthropology Lab | 1 |
| ANTH 102 C | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| or ANTH 102HC | Honors Cultural Anthropology | |
| ANTH 103 C | Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTH 231 C | Field Course in Archaeology I | 3 |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
| or ENGL C1000H | Academic Reading and Writing - Honors | |
| Anthropology Elective Courses: Select from the following (3-4 units): | 3-4 | |
| Human Prehistory and Ancient Civilizations | 3 | |
| Native North America | 3 | |
| Field Course in Archaeology II | 3 | |
| Anthropology Independent Study | 1 | |
| Non-Anthropology Elective Courses: Select from the following (6-7 units): | 6-7 | |
| Native American History I | 3 | |
| Physical Geography | 3 | |
| California Geography | 3 | |
| Cultural Geography | 3 | |
| Field Geography - Physical | 1 | |
| Introduction to GIS | 3 | |
| Physical Geology | 3 | |
or GEOL 100HC | Honors Physical Geology | |
| Geology of California | 3 | |
| Our Evolving Earth | 3 | |
| Our Evolving Earth Lab | 1 | |
| Total Units | 26-28 | |
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Outcome 1: Evaluate the cultural and biological differences and similarities among human populations in the past and present through the holistic application of the four-fields: biological anthropology, cultural anthropology, linguistic anthropology, and archaeology.
Outcome 2: Summarize and explain the role that Cultural Resource Management (CRM) plays in contemporary archaeology and in the sub-field of applied anthropology, specifically as a response to legal and ethical mandates regarding the protection of cultural heritage.
Outcome 3: Summarize, describe, and demonstrate the application of archaeological theory and methods to test research hypotheses and meet the goals of archaeological research.
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