Overview

Program Description

Students in the Public Archeology program at California State University Northridge are required to take seminars in anthropological theory, archaeology and the management of archaeological resources; archaeological laboratory methods; and elective courses with an archaeological focus. Public Archaeology students complete a practicum in the management of archaeological resources and write a thesis.

Student Learning Outcomes

Analyze human experiences and the causes and consequences of cultural diversity across space and time from an anthropological perspective.

Analyze the evolutionary process particularly as it relates to primate and specifically hominin evolution.

Analyze biological and behavioral variation among human and nonhuman primates in context.

Discuss and analyze the foundational concept of culture and core theories in anthropology and their applications to the field.

Independently conceptualize, collect, describe, analyze, interpret and communicate anthropological evidence according to generally accepted professional practice and ethics.

Examine how anthropology can be used to engage in contemporary issues and can be applied toward addressing social problems.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Anthropological Theory and Method

Problems in Archaeology

Seminar in Management of Archaeological Resources

Anthropological Research Design

Advanced Quantitative Methods in Anthropology

California Archaeology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

37 SCH

37-38

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

Archaeology Anthropology Public Administration View 40 other Masters in Archaeology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Either (a) B.A. in Anthropology with coursework that includes introductory courses in archaeology, biological anthropology and sociocultural anthropology; archaeological theory; and archaeological fieldwork

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 GRE. Or 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

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

Tuition Fees

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9464 USD / year

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9464 USD / year

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In-State

9464 USD / year

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Additional Details

If you are not a resident of California, add $420 per unit.

Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 USD / month

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