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Centre for Archaeological Field Training
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The
archaeological fieldwork curriculum at Pima Community College is
designed to provide students with practical archaeological field
experience. Emphasis is placed on actual field experience,
supplemented by appropriate lecture courses. Field courses are
taught within the context of Arizona prehistory and strive to
promote an appreciation of the archaeological and environmental
resources of the American Southwest.
No prior experience or
prerequisites are necessary to begin the program or to enroll for
classes.
Field Archaeology Certificate
The certificate in field
archaeology requires 17-29 credit hours of course work focusing on
introductory level field, laboratory and lecture courses. The
core courses are designed to provide education and training in the
fundamentals of field archaeology as well as give students the
essential academic background to effectively apply their field
skills.
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Core Courses:
The student
supplements core program requirements with one of four concentration options:
Artifact Fundamentals, Southwestern Cultures, Field Methods and Computer
Archaeology and Cartography.
Students may elect to complete one or more of the
options and can obtain a separate certificate for each one.
Each option is described below.
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Option
1: Artifact Fundamentals Concentration
This option provides hands-on experience with the identification of artifacts
from southern Arizona as well as exposure to concepts associated with artifact
interpretation and analysis. The program requires 17 credit hours, consisting
of introductory field, laboratory and lecture classes. Completion of this
option prepares the student for lab/field positions, vocational opportunities or
advanced studies in archaeology.
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Artifact Fundamentals Option
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Option 2:
Southwestern Cultures Concentration
Choosing this option strengthens the student's
basic fieldwork skills by broadening their perspective to include a
knowledge of the prehistoric cultures and traditions of the American
Southwest. After completing the 24 credit hours,
through introductory field, laboratory and lecture classes, students
will be prepared for a variety of positions within the Southwest
including lab/field positions, vocational opportunities or advance
studies in archaeology.
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Southwestern Cultures Option Courses:
| ANT 102 |
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology and
Linguistics |
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Exploring Non-Western Cultures |
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| ANT/ARC 205 |
Introduction to Southwestern Prehistory |
3 |
| ANT/ARC 225 |
Principles of Archaeology |
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Option 3: Field Methods Concentration
The Field Methods option allows the
student to concentrate on advanced level field, laboratory and
lecture classes. The courses offered through this option,
along with the core courses, prepare students for opportunities
requiring more in-depth knowledge of field and lab procedures or
advanced studies in archaeology. The option requires 24 credit hours, consisting
of introductory field, laboratory and lecture classes.
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Option 4: Geospatial Information Systems and
Technology
Concentration
Computers and electronic instruments, as well as
mapping, CAD, GIS and graphic programs are common tools for today's
archaeologist. Selecting this option enables the student to
gain an appropriate background in computing concepts and programs pertinent
to archaeology. The program requires 19 credit hours, consisting
of introductory field, laboratory and lecture classes. Upon completion of
the courses students can pursue opportunities requiring computer
related lab/field skills or advanced studies in archaeology.
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Information Systems and Technology Option Courses:
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Associate
of Arts Degree in
Anthropology
After completing the 64 credit-hour Associate of Arts Degree in
Anthropology,
students will be eligible to transfer to the upper-class level in anthropology
at any of the state universities in Arizona. Students will also be eligible to
transfer as upper class students in anthropology to most
four-year colleges or universities in the country. Lecture courses in the four subfields
of anthropology, as well as supporting courses and general education curricula are included
in the program of study. For additional information visit the
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