Certificate in Foundations of Archaeological Knowledge

California State University - Northridge

Program Description

For those who lack sufficient foundational knowledge in archaeological method and theory, the CSUN Foundations of Archaeological Knowledge curriculum provides excellent preparation for entry into the master’s degree program in Archaeology or Anthropology. Students will complete coursework in the method and theory used by anthropological archaeologists, as well as topical work in the archaeology of North America generally or California specifically. Up to 9 units of credit earned in this certificate program can be used to satisfy the degree requirements of the CSUN Master of Arts in Anthropology or the CSUN Master of Arts in Public Archaeology.

Student Learning Outcomes

Analyze human experiences and the causes and consequences of cultural diversity across space and time from an anthropological perspective.

Analyze the evolutionary process particularly as it relates to primate and specifically hominin evolution.

Analyze biological and behavioral variation among human and nonhuman primates in context.

Discuss and analyze the foundational concept of culture and core theories in anthropology and their applications to the field.

Independently conceptualize, collect, describe, analyze, interpret and communicate anthropological evidence according to generally accepted professional practice and ethics.

Examine how anthropology can be used to engage in contemporary issues and can be applied toward addressing social problems.