Maritime Archaeology Certificate of Study

The Maritime Archaeology Certificate provides background information and foundational knowledge in maritime history and archaeology. The certificate will help prepare students for graduate education in this field. Upon completion, students will have diving qualifications and basic maritime archaeological skills to assist in maritime archaeological projects.

Prerequisite (0-1 Units)

HED 120 - Responding to Emergencies - CPRFPR Units: 1 (or current equivalent certification)

Requirements for the Certificate (19 Units)

Complete all the following courses. Please note that due to the scaffolded nature of the diving courses, this certificate will commonly take a minimum of three semesters to complete.

REC 252 - Diving First Aid, Introduction to Cal Poly Humboldt Diving Units: 1
REC 262 - Beginning SCUBA Units: 4
REC 362 - Master Diver Units: 4
REC 471 - Scientific Diving Units: 3

Elective Courses

Complete a minimum of 7 units selected from the following list.

ANTH 350 - Method and Theory in Archaeology Units: 4
ANTH 354 - Cultural Resource Management Units: 4
ANTH 357 - Field Archaeology Units: 1-6
ANTH 359 - Special Topics in Archaeology Units: 1-4 (in consultation with advisor)

Contact

Classes are offered through the Department of Anthropology and the School of Applied Health. Visit the Department of Anthropology website or email anth@humboldt.edu for additional information.

Advisor

Marissa Ramsier, Anthropology Program Lead
marissa.ramsier@humboldt.edu