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Archaeology Field Work - Certificate

Dig into the past by studying archaeological field work. Courses are designed for those seeking professional skills, those working toward an Anthropology degree with an archaeology emphasis, as well as for those with a general interest in archaeology.   This program emphasizes the preservation and conservation of resources and applied skills in archaeology, particularly related to the pre-history of southern Arizona.  Most program concentrations can be completed exclusively on weekdays, or in a combination of day, evening and weekend classes.

What can I do with this certificate?
Career options: Seek employment in entry-level archaeology positions

Academic options: Students planning to transfer to a four-year archeology degree program should pursue an Anthropology AA degree simultaneously with this certificate.

Locations:  West Campus

Department/Contact Information: 
Division Dean: 206-6996
Lead Faculty: 206-6022 or 206-6905

REQUIRED COURSES
Department faculty approval is recommended when selecting a concentration, and required for selection of electives.*

Course # Course Title Credits
Required Core Courses
ANT/ARC 101 Human Origins and Prehistory 3-4
   or ANT/ARC 204IN    Human Evolution: Ape Men, Cave Women and Missing Links
ANT/ARC/GIS 181 Global Positioning Systems Basics 1
ARC/GEO 265 Mapping Concepts 1
ANT/ARC 275 Archaeological Excavation I 4
ANT/ARC 276 Archaeological Surveying I 4

Subtotal

13-14
Core Concentrations
Complete courses from one of the following concentrations:

Artifact Fundamentals

ANT/ARC 180

Artifact Identification

1

ANT/ARC 225

Principles of Archaeology

3

Subtotal

4

Southwestern Cultures

ANT 102

Introduction to Cultural Anthropology and Linguistics

3

   or ANT 112

   Exploring Non-Western Cultures

  

ANT/ARC 205

Introduction to Southwestern Prehistory

3

ANT/ARC 225

Principles of Archaeology

3

Subtotal

9

Field Methods

ANT/ARC 225

Principles of Archaeology

3

ANT/ARC 250

Archaeology Laboratory

4

ANT/ARC 277

Archaeological Excavation II

4

   or ANT/ARC 278

   Archaeological Surveying II

  

ANT/ARC 281

Global Positioning Systems  

1

ARC Elective*

3

Subtotal

15

Geospatial Information Systems and Technology

ANT/ARC/GEO/GIS 267

Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

3

ANT/ARC/GIS 281

Global Positioning Systems

1

ANT/ARC/GEO 284

Computer Cartography and CAD

3

ANT/ARC/GIS 286

Electronic and Digital Field Mapping

4

   or DAR 120

   Applied Computer Graphics

  

ARC, CIS, DAR Elective*

3

Subtotal

14

Total

17-29

* Select elective courses in consultation with Achaeology faculty advisor.