Overview
The fieldwork microcredential certifies that students understand archaeological field methods and can work professionally in field archaeology.
Department
Program Type
Microcredential
                                    
          Area of Study
Science and Mathematics
              Delivery Mode
In Person
              The fieldwork microcredential certifies that students understand archaeological field methods and can work professionally in field archaeology.
Skills
º£½ÇÂÛ̳’s Archaeological Field Methods microcredential provides you with the following skills necessary to be a field archaeologist:
- Research
 - Analytical thinking
 - Field excavation techniques
 
- Collaboration
 - Artifact identification
 - Report writing​​​​​
 
Required Courses
- ANTH 1600 Introduction to Archaeology
 - Choose one 2000-3000 Archaeology course
 - Choose 6 credits of field experience courses
 
Competencies
Upon completion of the program, you will be able to demonstrate the ability to:
- recognize archaeological materials in the field;
 - do surface and subsurface survey;
 - to excavate and map an archaeological site;
 - to document excavations through forms and field notes.
 
You will receive both a notation on your transcript and a digital badge.
Eligibility
- Enrolled students
 
        
          Time to complete
                  
        
          2 semesters
      
        
          Credit/non-credit
                  
        
          12 Credits
      
        
          Stackable to degree
                  
        
          No
      
        
          Estimated cost
                  
        
          NYS resident = $3,535 and Non-resident = $9,010