Overview
This will certify that students have learned the skills needed to work as laboratory technicians analyzing artifacts and samples for museums, universities or cultural resource management firms.
Department
Program Type
Microcredential
Area of Study
Science and Mathematics
Delivery Mode
In Person
Skills
SUNY Oneonta’s Archaeological Laboratory Methods microcredential provides you with the following skills necessary to work in a museum or archaeology lab setting:
- Collaboration
- Analytical thinking
- Reporting
- Curation
- Artifact identification
- Research
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:
- identify artifacts and ecofacts;
- analyze artifacts and ecofacts;
- prepare archaeological reports;
- curate materials from archaeological sites in North America.
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
Non-resident = $9,010
Non-resident = $9,010
