Certificate of Achievement in Cultural Resource Management in Las Vegas United States | College of Southern Nevada

Cultural resource management (CRM) involves safeguarding cultural heritage by applying archaeological techniques such as site surveys, data gathering, excavations, lab analysis, artifact preservation, monitoring vulnerable locations, and community engagement. CRM professionals collaborate with government entities, museums, and private companies to uphold regulations protecting cultural assets on public and federally managed lands. This program equips students with fundamental skills needed for entry-level positions as archaeological technicians in fieldwork, laboratory settings, and museum environments.

Student Learning Objectives
Identify different categories of archaeological materials during fieldwork.
Apply optimal procedures for recording cultural heritage sites.
Examine government-required documentation and reports that register archaeological locations according to preservation regulations at various jurisdictional levels.
Explain the roles, duties, and coordination among archaeologists, contracting parties, and governmental bodies when planning and executing research initiatives and conservation strategies.