St. Cloud State University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master of Science in Cultural Resources Management Archaeology

Format: Campus, Online

Program Description:

Having completed this degree, students will be prepared and qualified to work as professional archaeologists at the level of principal investigator or manager for federal, state, or tribal agencies, non-profit organizations, private contracting companies, or as an independent consultant. This degree will also thoroughly prepare students to continue their graduate education elsewhere at the doctoral level.
The program offers 3 tracks: Plan A, thesis at 33-42 credits; Plan B, starred paper at 33-39 credits; and Plan C, portfolio at 36-42 credits.
Graduate Assistantships
Four half-time graduate assistantships are available for each fall and spring semester. Ten-hour a week assistantships will pay $5,150 for the academic year. Additionally, GA's are eligible for a tuition waiver that covers up to and including eight graduate credits per semester for the academic year.
Length of Program
The length of the program is designed to be completed in two calendar years. The total minimum credits required for the program range from 33 to 42 depending on a student's prior experience with field, lab, and quantitative methods and which culminating project (A, B, C) is selected.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999