Program Overview
The Heritage Studies certificate program provides students with an in-depth understanding of anthropological techniques and issues through a core curriculum that includes an internship and field course in archaeology. The program prepares graduates for careers as archaeologists, anthropologists, educators, and other professionals in related fields, emphasizing open-mindedness, analytical skills, and a disciplined imagination. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, the program requires a minimum of 90 hours of internship experience.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Heritage Studies program is a certificate program designed to develop an appreciation for and a working knowledge of various anthropological issues and techniques. The certificate is awarded to undergraduate students upon the successful completion of required coursework, including a core curriculum of eight required courses, which includes an internship and a field course in archaeology. The program is offered to students who are in the process of completing the requirements for an academic or professional degree, as well as to those who already hold bachelor's degrees. The certificate is not an accredited degree by itself, but offers a specialization to those earning other accredited degrees.
Careers:
Graduates of this major pursue many different careers. They are employed as:
- Archaeologists
- Anthropologists
- Librarians
- Educators
- Diplomats Graduates may work in research, evaluation or administration, at private or public archaeological firms, or in such specialized fields as medicine, epidemiology, law enforcement and linguistics.
Other:
- The program is offered through the Department of Anthropology.
- Students must meet with the program director to discuss their certificate pursuit.
- The program emphasizes the importance of open-mindedness, intellectual curiosity, analytical ability, verbal facility, and a disciplined imagination.
- The program offers internship opportunities in various settings, including heritage studies firms, museums, not-for-profit organizations, and government agencies.
- The program requires a minimum of 90 hours of internship experience, which should be divided between instruction and practical application.
- Students are required to submit a brief paper on their internship experience to the program advisor.
- The program is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
