Cultural Resource Management (CRM) Graduate Certificate at Georgia State University

Programme overview

Georgia State University's Cultural Resource Management (CRM) graduate certificate prepares students to work in archaeology, historic preservation, and heritage management. Offered jointly by Anthropology and History, the program combines classroom instruction with hands-on field experience. Students learn to identify and evaluate historic and archaeological sites, understand preservation laws such as the National Historic Preservation Act and Section 106, and apply both traditional and digital tools to protect cultural heritage.

Faculty: College of Arts & Sciences | Department: Anthropology | Duration: 15 hours of graduate coursework must be completed | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall: March 1 Spring: November 1 Summer: Does Not Admit | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

The Cultural Resource Management program is comprised of nine hours of required courses (Cultural Resource Management Archaeology [3], Preservation Planning and Policy [3], and either Master of Heritage Preservation Field Study [3] OR Field School In Anthropology [3]) plus six hours of electives (may be greater than six, as some electives are 4 credit hours).

Career pathways

Graduate Certificate in Cultural Resource Management Graduates will be well-equipped for careers with museums, CRM firms, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations, and will have a competitive edge in a growing job market that demands both archaeological and preservation expertise.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Required Materials Essay: Please submit an essay using the following two prompts. Responses should be limited to 500 words or less per prompt. Prompt 1: Academic and Professional Goals: Please describe your motivation for pursuing a CRM certificate and how it aligns with your current professional interests and long-term academic or career goals. Please describe any educational, professional, or volunteer experiences (past or current) where you engaged in CRM activities, and how you intend to apply the knowledge and skills from this certificate in the future. Prompt 2: Readiness and Contribution: Graduate-level study requires initiative, critical thinking, collaboration, and engaged writing, and the CRM certificate requires balancing coursework and applied fieldwork. Discuss previous or current experiences in your professional or academic life that demonstrate your readiness for graduate study more broadly and this program specifically. Letters of Recommendation: Students already enrolled in History, Historic Preservation or Anthropology graduate programs do not need new letters. Students applying in from other GSU grad programs need 1 letter.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Fall: March 1 Spring: November 1 Summer: Does Not Admit

Duration: 15 hours of graduate coursework must be completed

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.gsu.edu/future/admissions/

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