Archaeology Technician Certificate

Division: Social Sciences

PROGRAM CODE: 1C39697

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.

Required Courses (17 units):
ANTH 101 CBiological Anthropology3
or ANTH 101HC Honors Biological Anthropology
ANTH 101LCBiological Anthropology Lab1
ANTH 102 CCultural Anthropology3
or ANTH 102HC Honors Cultural Anthropology
ANTH 103 CIntroduction to Archaeology3
ANTH 231 CField Course in Archaeology I3
ENGL 100 CCollege Writing4
or ENGL 100HC Honors College Writing
Anthropology Elective Courses (3-4 units):3-4
ANTH 106 C
Human Prehistory/Ancient Civi3
ANTH 121 C
Native North America3
ANTH 232 C
Field Course in Archaeology II3
ANTH 299 C
Anthropology Independent Study1
Non-Anthropology Elective Courses (6-7 units):6-7
ETHS 160 C
Native American History I3
GEOG 102 C
Physical Geography3
GEOG 130 C
California Geography3
GEOG 160 C
Cultural Geography3
GEOG 202 C
Field Geography - Physical1
GEOG 230 C
Introduction to GIS3
GEOL 100 C
Physical Geology3
or GEOL 100HC
 Honors Physical Geology
GEOL 103 C
Historical Geology4
GEOL 120 C
Geology of California3
Total Units26-28

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