Overview

The program in Applied Archaeology at the California State University San Bernardino provides an education in anthropological archaeology with a focus on developing a solid background in archaeological method and theory combined with practical experience in field and laboratory studies.

Students are then trained how to use that background in an applied setting through courses focused on CRM regulations, procedures, and practice, along with opportunities to work along State, Federal, and Tribal entities. Students in the program will graduate with a broad understanding of both academic and CRM archaeology, learning how these archaeologies are complimentary and can be used in concert within our discipline.

Program Highlights

Program focus on a foundation of Anthropological Archaeology and training on how that is used in the applied setting.

Active field and lab research opportunities on prehistoric and historic sites on the California mainland and islands.

Graduate assistantships are available each academic year.

You can utilize your existing work in the cultural resource management field to satisfy some program requirements.

Graduates are prepared for a variety of positions with the cultural resources management industry, including federal and state agencies, private consulting firms, tribal entities, and museums.

Students will earn the skills and theoretical basis to continue on for a Ph.D. in anthropological archaeology at another institution if they choose to do so.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Studies in California Archaeology
History and Theory of Archaeology
Archaeological Research, Methods, and Proposal Design
Cultural Resource Management: Laws, Regulations, and Procedures
Cultural Resource Management in Practice
Advanced Archaeological Laboratory Analysis
Graduate Internship in Applied Archaeology

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

30-31

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Bernardino, United States

Disciplines

Archaeology Anthropology History View 40 other Masters in Archaeology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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General requirements

A baccalaureate degree in anthropology or a closely related field from an accredited college or university;
A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.5 overall and at least 3.0 ("B") in the student's undergraduate major;
A brief statement (one to two double-spaced typewritten pages) describing the applicant's preparation for graduate study and professional goals;
Submission of three letters of recommendation from people who are in a position to make relevant comments on the student's likely success in the program. At least one of the letters should be from a former professor who is familiar with the student's scholarly abilities.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15515 USD / year

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Out-of-State

15515 USD / year

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In-State

8064 USD / year

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Living costs

San Bernardino

United States

1000 - 1795 USD / month

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