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PROGRAM Cultural Resource CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT (CA) REQUIRED CREDITS: 30 DEGREE CODE: CRMGT-CT

DESCRIPTION Cultural resource management (CRM) is the practice of managing and preserving cultural resources through the use of archaeological methods of , data , excavation, laboratory and curation of cultural materials (artifacts), monitoring sensitive sites and public outreach. CRM archaeologists work with state and federal agencies, , and with private firms to ensure compliance with federal and state that protect cultural resources on federal and public land. The program is designed to prepare students by teaching them the skills required to obtain employment as entrylevel archaeological technicians working in the field, in labs, and for museums.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES • Identify and evaluate archaeological sites and artifacts in the field and employ best current practices and methodologies to document them. • Analyze archaeological materials both in the field and within a laboratory setting. • Prepare state and federally mandated forms that document archaeological sites. • Prepare written reports in compliance with federal, state, and local cultural preservation laws. • Recognize the relationship, responsibilities, and interaction between the archaeologist, the contractor, and government agencies in the development and implementation of research projects and preservation plans.

PLEASE NOTE - The courses listed below may require a prerequisite or corequisite. Read course descriptions before registering for classes. All MATH and ENG courses numbered 01-99 must be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits. No course under 100-level counts toward degree completion.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (10 CREDITS) FULL- STUDENT DEGREE Add more semesters to modify this plan to fit part-time student needs. COMMUNICATIONS (3-5 credits) FIRST SEMESTER Credits ENG 100 or 101 or 113 ENG 100 or 101 or 113 3-5 GEOL 101 : Exploring Planet Earth 4 (4 credits) ANTH 101 Introduction to 3 Required: GEOL 101 Geology: Exploring Planet Earth TOTAL CREDITS...... 10-12

SOCIAL SCIENCE (3 credits) SECOND SEMESTER Credits Required: ANTH 101 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology ANTH 102 Introduction to Physical Anthropology 3 SPECIAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (20 CREDITS) ANTH 105 Introduction to World Archaeology 3 ANTH 202 Introduction to Archaeology 3 TOTAL CREDITS...... 9 CORE REQUIREMENTS (17 credits) THIRD SEMESTER Credits ANTH 102 Introduction to Physical Anthropology 3 ANTH 218 Introduction to the Archaeology of the 3 ANTH 105 Introduction to World Archaeology 3 and the Southwest ANTH 202 Introduction to Archaeology 3 ANTH 227 Foundations of Archaeological Lab Methods 3 ANTH 218 Introduction to the Archaeology of the 3 Complete Field Methods Elective (ANTH 225 or 226) 3 Great Basin and the Southwest TOTAL CREDITS...... 9

ANTH 227 Foundations of Archaeological Lab Methods 3 FOURTH SEMESTER Credits ANTH 290 Internship in Anthropology 1 2 ANTH 290 Internship in Anthropology1 2 TOTAL CREDITS...... 2 FIELD METHODS ELECTIVE (3 credits) DEGREE PLAN TOTAL CREDITS...... 30-32 ANTH 225 Archaeological Field Methods Survey 3 1 ANTH 226 Archaeological Field Methods Excavation 3 Student must complete 2 credits of ANTH 290 (either one 2 credit or two 1 credit sections).

Computation included in ANTH 226 or 227 Relations included ANTH 101

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