Professional Archaeology

What you'll learn

This Professional Archaeology microcredential provides a hands-on introduction to archaeological practice and cultural resource management. Designed for current students and emerging professionals, it builds knowledge in field methods, artifact analysis, heritage preservation, and human-environment interaction across diverse historical and geographic contexts. Coursework develops analytical, technical, and applied skills that support further academic study and preparation for work in archaeology and related fields. a. Successful completion of this microcredential allows you to continue your education with credits earned stackable to the Anthropology degree. For students currently studying anthropology or archaeology, this microcredential provides you with a unique opportunity to conduct fieldwork in our archaeology field school or participate in advanced coursework towards database design and management, archaeology, internship or independent study in anthropology. Note: Coursework can be done online with field work in person.

A hybrid microcredential from SUNY Oswego (9.8 CEUs). Registration is completed with SUNY Oswego.

Who can enroll

Ages 18 and up.

Upcoming sections

What you can earn

Pathway to Credit

This SUNY Oswego course can count toward credit at the SUNY campuses below. Each campus decides how the credit applies; confirm with its admissions or registrar office.

Skills covered