Cultural Resource Management Certificate

Students successfully completing this certificate will have demonstrated the ability to:

1. Describe the laws and regulations relevant to CRM, and explain their practical application.
2. Critically evaluate the historical and legal contexts for cultural resources  management in the United States with an emphasis on current practices in California.
3. Describe the various aspects of a CRM project from beginning to end.
4. Implement methods expected of a new field technician in the CRM industry, including: map & compass proficiency, basic excavation and survey techniques, soil identification, and proficiency with CA DPR 523 forms.
5. Detail the methods and theories archaeologists use to reconstruct the past, in particular how to apply the scientific method in archaeology, including site identification, research strategies, and reporting procedures.
6. Demonstrate readiness to make key contributions to a CRM team through competency in at least two specialty methods areas, such as: archaeological material analysis, faunal analysis, remote sensing, geographic information science, ethnobotany, and/or soil science.
7. Explain the importance of recognizing tribal sovereignty and authority, and the importance of consulting and collaborating with indigenous communities, while conceiving of and conducting cultural resources management work.

Core - Complete all courses (12-13 units)

• ANTH 300 - Method & Theory in Archaeology (4 units)
• ANTH 354 - Cultural Resource Management (4 units) OR ANTH 654 - Cultural Resource Management (3 units)
• ANTH 357 - Field Archaeology (3 units)
• ANTH 482 or 682 - Anthropology Internship (advisor-approved location) (1 unit)
• ANTH 450 - CRM Certificate Competency Evaluation (1 unit)

Native American Studies  - Select one course (3 units) 
For those that plan to work in California, NAS 107 or NAS 304 is recommended.

• NAS 101 - Traditional Ecological Knowledge & Place Based Learning (3 units)
• NAS 104 - Introduction to Native American Studies (3 units)
• NAS 107 - Introduction to California Indian Peoples and Places (3 units)
• NAS 200 - Indigenous People in US History (3 units)
• NAS 304 - Native Tribes of California (3 units)
• NAS 306 - Indigenous Peoples of the Americas (3 units)
• NAS 309 - Traditional Ecological Knowledges and Indigenous Natural Resource Management (3 units)
• NAS 361 - Tribal Sovereignty, Tribal Citizens (3 units)

Methods electives - Select two courses (at least 6 units):

Two elective courses (at least 6 units) are required; however, students are encouraged to consider additional electives chosen in consultation with an advisor. 

• ANTH 336 - Comparative Osteology (4 units)
• ANTH 351 - Archaeological Materials Analysis (4 units)
• ANTH 359 - Special Topics in Archaeology (advisor-approved topic) (1-4 units)
• ANTH 559 - Variable Topics in Archaeology (advisor-approved topic) (1-4 units)
• ANTH 680 - Graduate Seminar (advisor-approved topic) (1-3 units)
• GSP 216 - Introduction to Remote Sensing (3 units) OR GSP 270 - Geographic Information Science (3 units)
• NAS 308 - Indigenous Ethnobotany (3 units)
• SOIL 260 - Intro to Soil Science (3 units)

Notes

• Please see the course rotation for semesters when the courses are expected to be offered.
• If you previously completed the required courses or their equivalents, you may be able to count those courses towards the certificate requirements with advisor approval.
• Appropriate substitutions to the required courses may be possible with advisor approval.

OPTION 1: If you are a current Cal Poly Humboldt Student in a degree program, you can declare the certificate:

1. First, complete the Certificate of Study Course List (contract) in consultation with the Anthropology Department Chair. Check the course rotation and catalog to help plan for when you will take the needed courses.
2. Then, fill out the certificate application form. List the Anthropology Department Chair as the program advisor.
3. Complete the courses - update the contract if any courses differ than what was on the initial submission.

OPTION 2: If you are not a current Cal Poly Humboldt Student in a degree program but you have completed a bachelor's degree at a regionally accredited institution and meet all other admissions requirements:

Apply to the program via Cal State Apply as a post-baccalaureate student. You can find the program under Graduate-Certificate programs. Applications are due at the beginning of the semester prior to your potential start date, for example by January to start Fall of that year. See the deadlines page to confirm exact deadlines. 

Please note the following about the application process: 

• A Certificate of Study is NOT a "Degree-Seeking Program," therefore, you will NOT need to submit GRE scores, a statement of purpose, or letters of reference.
• In the application:
  • Intended Major: Choose the Maritime Archaeology certificate program from the drop-down menu.
  • Emphasis/concentration (if any): Type in "Certificate"
  • What is Your Degree Objective: Choose "none"
  • How many total college units…: Choose "have bachelor's degree or equivalent" 

If admitted to the program, complete the steps for OPTION 1.

OPTION 3: Individuals that do not wish to officially apply to Cal Poly Humboldt and students that have applied for but not yet been admitted, might be able to enroll in some of the courses using the the "open university" policy, if seats are open. However, we do not advise this approach, as the necessary courses typically enroll fully with students that have applied and been admitted to the university.

• Tuition and costs are described on this financial aid webpage. Please note that tuition rates are given for full-time students (greater than 6 units per semester). Those students attending part-time (0-6 units) pay less per term. You can estimate part-time fees by looking at the tuition and fees page (scroll down to Registration Fee Information & Rates and select a recent term). Keep in mind that tuition may change per year.
• Cal Poly Humboldt is part of the Western Regional Graduate Program - residents of the following states may be eligible to pay in-state tuition at Cal Poly Humboldt: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands/Guam.
• Out-of-state students can establish California residency by meeting requirements described here.
• Stu­dents are encour­aged to con­tact the Humboldt Financial Aid office for infor­ma­tion about avail­able grants, loans, schol­ar­ships and work study. If desired, students may apply to Humboldt Housing + Dining services to explore on and off-campus housing options.

• For more information, please see the catalog
• You may also contact the Anthropology Department Chair.