Master of Arts in Applied Archaeology California State University, San Bernardino

Program Description

The Master of Arts in Applied Archaeology is a professionally-orientated program designed to provide a solid anthropological archaeology foundation for students and to prepare them for middle- and upper-level careers in the archaeological sector of the cultural resource management (CRM) industry. The program provides training in anthropological archaeology with a focus on developing a solid background in archaeological method and theory combined with practical experience in field and laboratory studies. Students are then trained how to use that background in an applied setting through curriculum focused on CRM regulations and practice, along with on-the-job training through an internship with a federal or state agency, a private firm, or a tribal entity that conducts archaeological investigations in the context of CRM. All students are required to design and execute a research project and successfully complete a thesis based on that project. Students earning their MA through this program will have the background regulatory and practical knowledge to enter the field of CRM or pursue a Ph.D. degree as a competitive candidate with a solid training in anthropological archaeology. The program is intended for evening students primarily and, therefore, classes are predominantly scheduled between 6 and 10 p.m.

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