Program Overview
The Master of Arts in Cultural Resource Management program prepares students for careers in archaeology within Alberta's cultural resource management industry. Graduates gain skills in archaeological excavations and surveys, interpretation of findings, and collaboration with diverse community partners. The program emphasizes the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and Truth and Reconciliation recommendations, promoting these ideals in the field.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Master of Arts in Cultural Resource Management (CRM) program equips students with crucial skills, methodologies, and theoretical knowledge for professional work as archaeologists within the Alberta cultural resource management industry and beyond. Graduates are empowered to establish their own firms and projects, contributing to the province's economic expansion.
Objectives:
- To prepare students for successful careers in CRM in Alberta and elsewhere
- To foster intellectual and practical abilities for effective collaboration with diverse community partners, acting as intermediaries between local stakeholders, government agencies, and corporations involved in Alberta's economic growth
- To enhance familiarity with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) charters and declarations, as well as Truth and Reconciliation recommendations, promoting and supporting these processes and ideals
Description:
Combining practical experience with theoretical and research-based learning, the program consists of:
- 9.0 to 18.0 credit hours of graduate-level courses
- A mandatory co-op program semester
Careers:
Career Pathways:
Graduates are groomed for employment within established CRM companies or for establishing their own ventures, contributing to Alberta's economic advancement. Specifically, they are equipped to:
- Supervise archaeological excavations and surveys both in Alberta and broader regions
- Interpret and convey the outcomes of archaeological endeavors to academic institutions, government bodies, corporations, and community organizations
- Assist community members and businesses in mitigating heritage-related concerns arising from economic development
- Engage in various roles within the heritage industry
