Archaeology today relies upon, and is enriched by, a steadily increasing variety of scientific applications, including Geographic Information Science (GIS) and geospatial technologies, 3D and laser scanning, remote sensing, stable isotope analysis, materials science, and a variety of dating techniques, such as dendrochronology, radiocarbon, and others. Archaeology is by nature interdisciplinary and the Certificate in Archaeological Sciences (CAS) program coordinates the archaeology curriculum of courses from across campus to expose students to the true scope of archaeology. The certificate program also ensures students within the program interact with students with common interests majoring in anthropology, art, biology, business, classics, ecology, engineering, forestry, geography, and geology. The program is flexible enough that students from a variety of departments and with differing backgrounds can earn the 15-semester hour certificate. Students choose one course in archaeological theory (3cr), two courses with a disciplinary focus (6cr), one practical lab or field course (3cr), and take an archaeology sciences capstone (3cr). Students who successfully complete this certificate are expected to be competent in archaeological science theory, methods, and their practical application in a laboratory or field setting. Upon completing the certificate, students will be able to: demonstrate the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret diverse datasets (e.g., material culture, environmental proxies, geospatial information) using appropriate quantitative and digital tools. articulate their hands-on proficiency in field and laboratory methods, including survey, excavation, materials analysis, and geospatial techniques. perform professional skills in critical thinking, teamwork, project management, and science communication, that prepares them for careers in cultural resource management, museums, government agencies, and research. Program Contact Dr. Brita Lorentzen Department of Anthropology 706-542-3922 brita.lorentzen@uga.edu Total Program Hours 15 hours. Entrance Requirements To enroll in the certificate, a student must be making progress towards an undergraduate degree at the University of Georgia and have maintained a GPA of at least 3.0. Required Courses (6 Hours) Theory and Methods Course (choose one) ANTH 3220 Introduction to Archaeological Theory and Methods 3 hours CLAS 3015 Introduction to Classical Archaeology 3 hours CLAS 3015E Introduction to Classical Archaeology 3 hours Scientific Techniques Capstone Course ANTH 4755/6755-4755L/6755L Archaeological Science 3 hours Electives (6 Hours) Choose 2 course(s) from the following: ANTH 3230 Material Culture: Analysis of Artifacts 3 ANTH 4025/6025 Stable Isotope Analysis in Anthropology 3 ANTH 4035L/6035L Introduction to Dendrochronology Lab 3 ANTH 4095/6095 Underwater Archaeology 3 ANTH(ECOL) 4210L/6210L Zooarchaeology 4 ANTH 4265/6265 Bioarchaeology 3 ANTH(ECOL) 4290/6290 Environmental Archaeology 3 ANTH 4500/6500 Molecular Past 3 ANTH 4390 Quantitative Analysis for Anthropologists 3 ANTH 4730L/6730L Human Osteology 4 CLAS 3040 Ancient Science and Technology 3 ECOL 3070 Environment and Humans 3 ECOL 4450/6450-4450L/6450L GIS for Ecologists 3 GEOG 4370-4370L or 4370E Geographic Information Systems 3 GEOG 4330-4330L Aerial Photographs and Image Interpretation 3 GEOL 4010-4010L Life and Ecologies of the Past 3 CRSS(GEOL) 4540/6540-4540L/6540L Pedology 3 GEOL 4660/6660 Shallow Geophysics 3 ENGR 3120 Spatial Data Analysis 3 ENVE 3520 Engineering Economics and Management 3 FANR 3800 Spatial Analysis of Natural Resources 2 MARS 4740L/6740L Scientific Diving I 2 Field Experience (3 Hours) Choose one course from below (or approved experiential learning equivalent). External field schools, projects, internships, and other relevant archaeological experiences may be accepted as credit upon the written approval of the Faculty Advisor. You must complete a minimum of 3 credit hours. ANTH 4200/6200 Field Methods in Archaeology 3-6 ANTH 4240/6240 Laboratory Methods in Archaeology 3-6 ANTH 4650/6650 Technical Skills in Archaeology 3 ANTH 4960R Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research I 1-6 CLAS 4150/6150 Practicum in Classical Archaeology 3 GEOG 4060/6060 Field Methods: Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 3 GEOG 4070/6070 Field Study of Geomorphology 3 GEOL 4270/6270 Geology Field School 6 GEOL 4660/6660 Shallow Geophysics 3 GEOL 4960R Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research I 1-6 Additional Requirements CERTIFICATE STANDARDS Students will choose a Program of Study in consultation with the CAS Advisor and will be advised each semester to ensure timely progress through the program. The certificate is granted only to students who maintain a 3.0 GPA in all courses within their program of study to complete the certificate. Certificates are awarded only in conjunction with a baccalaureate degree conferred by the University of Georgia. To enroll in the certificate program, you may add it in My Programs in Athena. When you have completed all the requirements, download and complete the application form: https://anthropology.uga.edu/research/labs/certificate-archaeological-sciences. Student Organizations Students may find other students who share their interests in the archaeological sciences by joining the Student Association for Archaeological Sciences. More information is available about the Association through the Anthropology website: https://anthropology.uga.edu/student- association-archaeological-sciences-saas.
