Study anthropological methods and theories with the Foundations of Anthropological Knowledge graduate certificate program. Be prepared for a master's degree in anthropology or public archaeology at CSUN.
Why Earn a Graduate Certificate in Foundations of Anthropological Knowledge?
Anthropology studies humans in the past and present. You'll examine artifacts and interview people to understand cultures. Through your studies and research, you'll learn how to create healthy, sustainable societies.
The graduate certificate program will give you foundational knowledge in anthropological methods and theory. It will prepare you for a master's degree program in archaeology or anthropology.
Why Study Foundations of Anthropological Knowledge at CSUN?
One-year Program
You can complete the graduate certificate program in just one year. In your five classes, you will study anthropological methods and theories. You will also complete topical work in archaeology, biological anthropology and sociological anthropology. You'll be prepared to enter CSUN's master's degree programs in public archaeology or anthropology.
Credit Transfer
Get the most out of your courses. You can use up to nine units of credit from the certificate program to meet the degree requirements of CSUN's master's degree programs.
Experienced Faculty
Our faculty publish leading research and champion community engagement. They helm field projects in Mexico, Peru, Scotland, Botswana, Thailand and more. They provide expertise to local community organizations, museums and schools. As part of the graduate certificate program, you'll build relationships with them. You'll be able to assist them in field experiences and research projects in the future.
What You'll Learn
Through the Foundations of Anthropological Knowledge graduate certificate program, you'll gain the foundation you need to begin a master's degree in archaeology or anthropology. You'll learn general anthropological theories and methods as well as topical work in its subfields:
- Archaeology
- Biological anthropology
- Sociocultural anthropology
You'll also take courses to study research methods. They include classes like:
- Human osteology
- Ethnographic research
Admission Information
To be considered for admission to a CSUN graduate certificate program, you will need to:
- Meet university requirements.
- Meet department requirements for the Foundations of Anthropological Knowledge Certificate.
- Apply to both the university and the specific certificate program of interest.
To learn more about the certificate, contact the program coordinator.