Archaeology Technician Certificate
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
Courses
- ANTH 101 — C Biological Anthropology 3 Units
- ANTH 101HC — Honors Biological Anthropology 3 Units
- ANTH 101LC — Biological Anthropology Lab 1 Unit
- ANTH 102 — C Cultural Anthropology 3 Units
- ANTH 102HC — Honors Cultural Anthropology 3 Units
- ANTH 103 — C Introduction to Archaeology 3 Units
- ANTH 106 — C Human Prehistory and Ancient Civilizations 3 Units
- ANTH 121 — C Native North America 3 Units
- ANTH 231 — C Field Course in Archaeology I 3 Units
- ANTH 232 — C Field Course in Archaeology II 3 Units
- ANTH 299 — C Anthropology Independent Study 1 Unit
- ENGL 100 — ENGL C1000 Academic Reading and Writing (formerly: ENGL 100 C College Writing) 4 Units
- ENGL 100HC — ENGL C1000H Academic Reading and Writing - Honors (formerly: ENGL 100HC Honors College Writing) 4 Units
- ETHS 160 — C Native American History I 3 Units
- GEOG 102 — C Physical Geography 3 Units
- GEOG 130 — C California Geography 3 Units
- GEOG 160 — C Cultural Geography 3 Units
- GEOG 202 — C Field Geography - Physical 1 Unit
- GEOG 230 — C Introduction to GIS 3 Units
- GEOL 100 — C Physical Geology 3 Units
- GEOL 100HC — Honors Physical Geology 3 Units
- GEOL 103 — C Historical Geology 4 Units
- GEOL 120 — C Geology of California 3 Units