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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 |
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Subtotal
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13-14 |
Core Concentrations Complete courses from one of the following concentrations: |
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Artifact Fundamentals
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ANT/ARC 180
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Artifact Identification
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1
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ANT/ARC 225
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Principles of Archaeology
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3
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Subtotal
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4 |
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Southwestern Cultures
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ANT 102
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Introduction to Cultural Anthropology and Linguistics
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3
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or ANT 112
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Exploring Non-Western Cultures
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ANT/ARC 205
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Introduction to Southwestern Prehistory
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3
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ANT/ARC 225
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Principles of Archaeology
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3
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Subtotal
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9 |
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Field Methods
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ANT/ARC 225
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Principles of Archaeology
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3
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ANT/ARC 250
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Archaeology Laboratory
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4
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ANT/ARC 277
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Archaeological Excavation II
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4
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or ANT/ARC 278
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Archaeological Surveying II
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ANT/ARC 281
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Global Positioning Systems
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1
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ELEC
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ARC Elective* |
3
|
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Subtotal
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15 |
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Geospatial Information Systems and Technology
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ANT/ARC/GEO/GIS 267
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Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
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3
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ANT/ARC/GIS 281
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Global Positioning Systems
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1
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ANT/ARC/GEO/GIS 284
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Computer Cartography and CAD
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3
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ANT/ARC/GIS 286
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Electronic and Digital Field Mapping
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4
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or DAR 120
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Applied Computer Graphics
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ELEC
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ARC, CIS, DAR Elective* |
3
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Subtotal
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14 |
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Total
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17-29
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* Select elective courses in consultation with Archaeology faculty advisor.
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