Gain foundational knowledge in archaeological method and theory. Prepare for a master's degree in anthropology or public archaeology at CSUN with the Foundations of Archaeological Knowledge graduate certificate program.
Why Earn a Graduate Certificate in Foundations of Archaeological Knowledge?
Archaeology helps us to understand humanity's past through tangible objects. Archaeologists conduct excavations all over the world to study how people used to live. By preserving the past, you'll help connect current generations to the past.
The graduate certificate program will give you foundational knowledge in archaeological methods and theory. It will prepare you for a master's degree program in archaeology or anthropology.
Why Study Foundations of Archaeological Knowledge at CSUN?
One-year Program
Be ready to enter CSUN's master's degree programs in public archaeology and anthropology in just one year. In your five classes, you'll learn about archeological methods and theory. You'll also learn about the archaeology of North America generally or California specifically.
Credit Transfer
Get the most out of your courses. You can use up to nine units of credit from this certificate program to satisfy 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 your courses, you'll be prepared to begin a master's degree in archaeology and anthropology. You'll learn archaeological theories and methods. You'll also learn about the archaeology of California or North America.
In your core courses, you'll learn:
- Archaeology theory and method
- Anthropology theory and methods
- Lab methods in archaeology
For your elective, you will chose from the following courses:
- Archaeology of North America
- California archaeology
- Historical archaeology
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 Archaeological Knowledge Certificate.
- Apply to both the university and the specific certificate program of interest.
To learn more about the certificate, contact the program coordinator.