Masters of Arts
in Cultural Resource Management and in U.S. History
in Cultural Resource Management and in U.S. History
The master’s program in humanities is offered through an innovative curriculum that blends online coursework with skill building practicum projects that allow students to apply what they learn to real work situations. Students can enter the program at the beginning of any semester. Two courses and a practicum are offered each semester so the program can be completed in two years. Since the curriculum is fully online, there is no need to come to the Alamosa campus to complete the program.
Cultural Resource Management and U.S. History Program Coordinator
ANTH 539: Archaeology Field School (1 TO 6 hours)
Through actual field experience, the student will learn basic techniques of site identification and recording, excavation, and artifact processing and analysis. In addition, they will learn instruments surveying and introductory applications of geographic information systems. The skills taught will be appropriate for either prehistoric or historic sites.
MPA 526: Planning in the Real World (3 hours)
Provides with an overview of the theory and practice of planning and decision-making in the public sector. The course focuses on the development of practical skills necessary to develop and implement strategic planning initiatives in a political environment. Students will use case studies and simulation to apply these skills in real organizational settings.
HIST 546: Borderlands (3 hours)
This course explores borderlands as a site of historical scholarship with special emphasis on the southwestern United States and the United States-Mexico border.