Anthropology Certificates

Certificate in Cultural Resource Management

The course of study for the Certificate of Cultural Resource Management provides a basic background in archaeological methods including the recovery and analysis of archaeological data and training in Public Archaeology. In particular, the certificate provides training for those students interested in pursuing careers in applied, non-academic archaeology. A cumulative 2.5 GPA is required for admission and the student must maintain a 2.5 average in the certificate courses to receive the certificate. The certificate requires a minimum of 18 SCH. Consult the Undergraduate Catalog for a list of required courses and electives.

Certificate in Forensic Anthropology

The course of study for the certificate in Forensic Anthropology provides a basic understanding of skeletal biology and human osteology, procedures for the search and recovery of human remains, methods of individual identification from the human skeleton, estimation of the time since death, and the manner of death. The student is also provided with knowledge of Forensic Anthropology for those interested in careers in applied, non-academic anthropology. A minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA is required for admission and the student must maintain a 2.5 average in the certificate course to receive the Forensic Anthropology certificate. The certificate requires 16 SCH. Consult the Undergraduate Catalog for a list of required courses and electives.

Certificate in Global Cross-Cultural Competency

The course of study for the certificate in Global Cross-Cultural Competency is designed to prepare students for professional practice in culturally diverse settings in the fields of business, education, health care, and human and social services. Students will build the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to collaborate effectively with people from different cultural groups in both domestic and international environments. A minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA is required for admission. The student must maintain a 2.5 average in certificate courses to receive the cross-cultural competency certificate. The certificate requires a minimum of 15 SCH. Consult the Undergraduate Catalog for a list of required courses and electives.