Northridge,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Public Archaeology in Northridge United States | California State University, Northridge
California State University, Northridge
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Northridge United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
14,304
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Bridge the gap between present and past generations through a master's in public archaeology. This program teaches you to safeguard cultural assets, including historic structures, artifacts, and traditional stories. Your coursework will cover anthropology, archaeology, and lab techniques, complemented by hands-on training through an internship in archaeological resource management.
After graduation, you'll qualify for doctoral studies in public archaeology and heritage preservation or pursue careers with museums, galleries, and academic institutions. Your expertise will ensure the protection of cultural treasures for posterity. The degree requires completing an internship in cultural resource management, giving you direct field experience. The comprehensive curriculum includes diverse courses in anthropology, archaeology, and laboratory methods to fully prepare you for professional heritage conservation work.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Have a four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution
Be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended
Have satisfied one of the following conditions:
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all undergraduate units
Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units from all post-secondary institutions
Hold an acceptable post-baccalaureate degree earned at a regionally accredited institution and:
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all units attempted as an undergraduate, or
Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units attempted from all post-secondary institutions attended.
All OFFICIAL transcripts for any college or university courses you have completed in original language of issue. Your records must include official verification of degree completion.
Official English translations of all academic records.
The department will determine whether a student meets the additional requirements needed for admittance into the Anthropology graduate program.
Completion of minimum University requirement for admission to graduate standing.
Either (a) B.A. in Anthropology with coursework that includes introductory courses in archaeology, biological anthropology and sociocultural anthropology, archaeological theory (equivalent to ANTH 473), and archaeological fieldwork (equivalent to ANTH 476 or ANTH 494). Students with a cumulative GPA lower than 3.0 must score at or above the 50th percentile on two of the three portions of the aptitude test of the Graduate Record Exam. Or (b) Completion of the CSUN Certificate in Foundations of Archaeological Knowledge with a GPA of 3.3 or higher.
Two-page written statement by applicant indicating research and career objectives.
Resume or curriculum vitae.
Two letters of recommendation from individuals who can evaluate the applicant's potential for success in graduate studies.
Demonstration of research and writing skills. Applicants must submit to the graduate committee a sample research paper, written in English, and preferably one that was completed as part of the baccalaureate degree requirements, such as a senior thesis or other research paper done in an upper division undergraduate course. Because of the importance of research and writing to the graduate program, the committee needs to be assured of applicants abilities and promise in these areas.
Exceptional cases that may not meet all the given requirements for admission will be considered by the graduate committee on petition by the applicant. Specific reasons for the waiver of any of the requirements must be offered in the applicant's personal statement.
Duolingo English Test - 105
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL Internet Based score - 79, TOEFL Paper-based score - 550
Be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended
Have satisfied one of the following conditions:
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all undergraduate units
Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units from all post-secondary institutions
Hold an acceptable post-baccalaureate degree earned at a regionally accredited institution and:
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all units attempted as an undergraduate, or
Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units attempted from all post-secondary institutions attended.
All OFFICIAL transcripts for any college or university courses you have completed in original language of issue. Your records must include official verification of degree completion.
Official English translations of all academic records.
The department will determine whether a student meets the additional requirements needed for admittance into the Anthropology graduate program.
Completion of minimum University requirement for admission to graduate standing.
Either (a) B.A. in Anthropology with coursework that includes introductory courses in archaeology, biological anthropology and sociocultural anthropology, archaeological theory (equivalent to ANTH 473), and archaeological fieldwork (equivalent to ANTH 476 or ANTH 494). Students with a cumulative GPA lower than 3.0 must score at or above the 50th percentile on two of the three portions of the aptitude test of the Graduate Record Exam. Or (b) Completion of the CSUN Certificate in Foundations of Archaeological Knowledge with a GPA of 3.3 or higher.
Two-page written statement by applicant indicating research and career objectives.
Resume or curriculum vitae.
Two letters of recommendation from individuals who can evaluate the applicant's potential for success in graduate studies.
Demonstration of research and writing skills. Applicants must submit to the graduate committee a sample research paper, written in English, and preferably one that was completed as part of the baccalaureate degree requirements, such as a senior thesis or other research paper done in an upper division undergraduate course. Because of the importance of research and writing to the graduate program, the committee needs to be assured of applicants abilities and promise in these areas.
Exceptional cases that may not meet all the given requirements for admission will be considered by the graduate committee on petition by the applicant. Specific reasons for the waiver of any of the requirements must be offered in the applicant's personal statement.
Duolingo English Test - 105
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL Internet Based score - 79, TOEFL Paper-based score - 550
Tuition
USD
14,304