Historical Archaeology and Cultural Resource Management, Certificate
Program Overview
Historical Archaeology and Cultural Resource Management, Certificate
McCausland College of Arts and Sciences
Gain a resume-building credential designed for public history graduate students or students from other majors with an interest in cultural resource management, preservation work and museum employment.
Learn archaeology-based cultural resource management skills that make you more competitive in the preservation-related careers job market. Study public and historical archaeology, then choose from many elective courses to suit your specific interests and career goals.
Program Highlights
Experiential Learning
Benefit from hands-on learning opportunities during fieldwork and in the lab throughout the program.
Marketable Skills
Receive training in the interpretation, identification and analysis of artifacts within cultural landscapes.
Flexible Requirements
Count courses from other departments outside of the anthropology department to meet your required hours.
Strong Foundation
Gain a valuable understanding of legislation, curation and other policies or practices.
What You’ll Study
Learn the methods and theory of historical archaeology and cultural resource management and their practical applications, ideal to supplement coursework in other historically oriented programs. The program teaches professional practice and provides archaeologically based cultural resource management skills for preservation-related employment.
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
Critical Thinking
Analyzing and evaluating information to make informed decisions or judgments
Cultural Awareness
Learning about and respecting diverse cultures and beliefs
Intercultural Competence
Developing the skills to communicate effectively and work collaboratively across cultures
Research
Gathering and analyzing information to increase knowledge or solve problems
Scientific Writing
Communicating scientific research and findings in a clear, accurate and compelling manner
Understand Complexity
Analyzing and synthesizing information to identify patterns and connections
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Potential Careers
- Museum Staff
- Cultural Resource Manager
- Historical Site Interpreter
- State Park Staff
- Federal Park Staff
Workplace Settings
- Museums
- State and National Parks
- Historical Preservation
- Cultural Preservation
Advanced Degrees
Advance your career or options with post-graduate education.
- Master's
Public History, M.A.
McCausland College of Arts and Sciences
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Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This program is a certificate in Historical Archaeology and Cultural Resource Management offered by the University of South Carolina's College of Arts and Sciences. It is designed for public history graduate students or students from other majors with an interest in cultural resource management, preservation work, and museum employment. The program aims to equip students with archaeology-based cultural resource management skills, making them more competitive in the preservation-related careers job market. The program focuses on public and historical archaeology and allows students to choose from various elective courses to align with their specific interests and career goals.
Program Highlights:
- Experiential Learning: The program emphasizes hands-on learning through fieldwork and lab experiences.
- Marketable Skills: Students receive training in interpreting, identifying, and analyzing artifacts within cultural landscapes.
- Flexible Requirements: Students can count courses from other departments outside of the anthropology department to fulfill the required hours.
- Strong Foundation: The program provides a comprehensive understanding of legislation, curation, and other relevant policies and practices.
What You’ll Study:
The program covers the methods and theory of historical archaeology and cultural resource management, along with their practical applications. It is ideal for supplementing coursework in other historically oriented programs. The program emphasizes professional practice and provides archaeologically based cultural resource management skills for preservation-related employment.
Careers:
The program prepares students for various career paths in the field of cultural resource management and preservation. Potential career options include:
- Museum Staff
- Cultural Resource Manager
- Historical Site Interpreter
- State Park Staff
- Federal Park Staff
Workplace Settings:
Graduates of this program can find employment in various settings, including:
- Museums
- State and National Parks
- Historical Preservation Organizations
- Cultural Preservation Organizations
Other:
The program emphasizes the development of professional and personal skills, including:
- Critical Thinking
- Cultural Awareness
- Intercultural Competence
- Research
- Scientific Writing
- Understanding Complexity
