Program Overview
The Archaeology minor at CMU provides students with a foundation in archaeological investigations and cultural resource management. It includes required courses in anthropology, field methods, and prehistory, and elective options in specialized areas such as Paleoindian Archaeology and Cultural Resource Management. The minor complements majors in History and Geology and prepares students for careers in the local archaeology and cultural resource management job market.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Archaeology minor introduces students to the knowledge and skills necessary to carry out archaeological investigations and to treat what is recovered through such investigations appropriately. Courses taken as part of the minor will provide students with background knowledge of North American prehistory and in-depth studies of regional sequences within that prehistory. The Minor especially complements such degree programs as History and Geology. Students with the background in Archaeology and Cultural Resource Management that the Minor supplies will be well prepared to enter the burgeoning local market in these areas.
Outline:
- Required Courses:
- ANTH 202: Introduction to Anthropology (3 credit hours)
- ANTH 220: Principles of Archaeology (3 credit hours)
- ANTH 222: World Prehistory (3 credit hours) or ANTH 225: North American Archaeology (3 credit hours)
- ANTH 420 & 420L: Field Methods in Archaeology and Field Methods in Archaeology Laboratory (5 credit hours)
- Elective Courses (Choose 6 semester hours):
- ANTH 321: Paleoindian Archaeology
- ANTH 326: Colorado Archaeology: A Geographical Perspective
- ANTH 421: Cultural Resource Management
- ANTH 422: Southwest Archaeology
- ANTH 423: Field Research in Archaeology
- ANTH 424: Archaeological Laboratory Methods
- HIST 435: Classical Archaeology
Careers:
Students with the background in Archaeology and Cultural Resource Management that the Minor supplies will be well prepared to enter the burgeoning local market in these areas.
Other:
- The minor consists of 15-24 semester hours.
- There may be prerequisites required for the minor which will increase the total number of credit hours for a student who has not already taken those prerequisites.
- Courses taken to satisfy Essential Learning, major requirements, or electives can be counted toward the minor if applicable.
- At least 33 percent of the credit hours required for the minor must be in courses numbered 300 or above.
- At least 25 percent of the classes must be taken at CMU.
- 2.00 cumulative GPA or higher for the courses used for the minor.
- A minor is not a degree by itself and must be earned at the same time as a baccalaureate degree.
- A minor must be outside the major field of study.
- A student may earn up to five minors with any baccalaureate degree at CMU.
- The Catalog Year determines which program sheet and degree requirements a student must fulfill in order to graduate.
- Visit with your advisor or academic department to determine which catalog year and program requirements sheet you should follow.
- See "Requirements for Undergraduate Degrees and Certificates" in the catalog for a complete list of graduation requirements.
Colorado Mesa University
Overview:
Colorado Mesa University (CMU) is a public university located in Grand Junction, Colorado. It offers a wide range of academic programs, including undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as online courses and programs. CMU is known for its affordable tuition, small class sizes, and strong emphasis on hands-on learning.
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Student life offers numerous on-campus activities, clubs, and yearly concerts.Downtown Exploration:
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Affordable Education:
CMU offers a quality education at a competitive price, with one of the lowest tuition rates in Colorado.Small Class Sizes:
Students benefit from personalized attention and close relationships with professors.Hands-on Learning:
CMU emphasizes practical experience and prepares students for successful careers.Vibrant Campus Life:
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CMU Tech:
A technical college offering associate degrees and certificates.Montrose Campus:
A branch campus offering select undergraduate programs.CMU also offers online programs through its Distance Education program.
