College of Arts and Sciences
Cultural Resource Management
College of Arts and Sciences
Cultural Resource Management
Preserve the Past. Shape the Future.
The Graduate Certificate in Cultural Resource Management provides specialized archaeological training that enables students to pursue careers in cultural resource management, heritage, and historic preservation in the public or private sectors.
Admission Deadlines
There are no fixed deadlines*
- Total credits: 18
Delivery Format
In-person
Career Pathways
With a Graduate Certificate in Cultural Resource Management from NMSU, you’ll gain the expertise to protect and interpret the cultural and historical treasures that shape our communities. This credential opens doors to careers in archaeology, historic preservation, museum curation, heritage site management, environmental consulting, and more. Whether you’re conducting field surveys, managing collections, ensuring compliance with preservation laws, or developing cultural heritage policies, you’ll play a vital role in safeguarding the past while informing the future.
Turn Passion for the Past into Professional Impact
The certificate may be completed as a standalone certification or in conjunction with the MA degree in Anthropology or any other related field. The curriculum includes cultural resource management and historic preservation laws and regulations, area classes in prehistoric and historical archaeology, field classes, and laboratory methods courses in archaeology, history, and geography. Students take courses in traditional classroom and laboratory formats, as well as in the field.
The Graduate Certificate in Cultural Resource Management requires 18 credits of coursework and must be completed within three years. The certificate requires six credits from two required courses and 12 credits from a comprehensive list of electives in anthropology and related fields. Students are required to take at least one elective course in History or Geography.
Take classes like:
- ANTH 540 - Cultural Resource Management
- ANTH 507 - Advanced Studies in Archaeology
- ANTH 516 - Advanced Archaeology of Ancient Southwest
- ANTH 522 - Archaeological Field School
- GEOG 553 – Geomorphology
- HIST 586 - Interpreting Historic Places for the Public
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Scholarships and Financial Aid
At NMSU, we strive to offer competitively priced tuition to keep your tuition costs affordable. If you need financial aid, we’re ready to work with you to determine the best ways to finance your education.
Financial assistance includes loans, grants, and scholarship opportunities. To apply, use NMSU’s convenient Scholar Dollar$ one-stop scholarship application, which serves all students in the NMSU system.
NMSU students are also eligible for loans and grants. The first step in applying for financial aid is to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Learn more about financial aid opportunities at NMSU.
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Accreditation
New Mexico State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Specialized accreditation from other accrediting agencies is also granted for some programs. NMSU’s accreditation ensures that your education meets high-quality standards and that your credits are transferable.