Program Overview
The Applied Archaeology at California State University San Bernardino is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Applied Archaeology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 1,424 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: San Bernardino, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Applied Archaeology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Historical Archaeology
- Archaeology of the Southwest
- Introduction to Cultural Resource Management
- Experimental Archaeology and Ethnoarchaeology
- Museum Methods
- Advanced Geographic Information Systems
- Geographic Information Systems Applications
- Geomorphology
- Historic Preservation
- Selected Topics in Anthropology (consent of advisor required because of variable topics)
- Digital Mapping and GIS for Scientists
- History of the American West
- Advanced Archival Practices
- Advanced Cultural Resource Management
- Advanced Public History
- Advanced Oral History
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.5 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- A baccalaureate degree in anthropology or a closely related field from an accredited college or university;
- A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.5 overall and at least 3.0 ("B") in the student\'s undergraduate major;
- Completion of the graduate entrance writing requirement;
- A. Completion of the following prerequisite course or its equivalent, completed with a grade of B or better: ANTH 320
- B. Documented Field experience in archaeology under professional supervision that is deemed by the Admissions Committee as being equivalent to successful completion of ANTH 320;
- A brief statement (one to two double-spaced typewritten pages) describing the applicant\'s preparation for graduate study and professional goals;
- Submission of three letters of recommendation from people who are in a position to make relevant comments on the student\'s likely success in the program. At least one of the letters should be from a former professor who is familiar with the student\'s scholarly abilities.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,424 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,424 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University San Bernardino directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About California State University San Bernardino
California State University San Bernardino
San Bernardino, California
California State University, San Bernardino is a public research university in San Bernardino, California, United States. Founded in 1965, it is part of the California State University system. The...
University Profile- Start Date for 2024
- Language English
- Duration 24 months