Certificate in Archaeological Sites Conservation and Management

Students with Master's Degrees in Historic Preservation or a related field, and an interest and field experience in archeology or cultural site management, may seek a Certificate in Archaeological Site Conservation and Management. Students applying to this Certificate must have at least one year's work experience in historic preservation, archaeology, or architectural or art conservation. The work of this Certificate will focus on the maintenance and administration of sensitive cultural resources, especially significant archaeological sites. Building conservators may acquire training in the evaluation of archaeological and cultural sites and buildings, in the development of programs of cultural and archeological site management, in historical research and in relevant aspects of material science, taking advantage of the resources of Columbia's Avery Lab for Fabrication and Conservation.

The Certificate draws on courses already offered through the Graduate School of Architecture, the Department of Art History and Archaeology, Anthropology, Civil Engineering and Geological Sciences. The Certificate students will prepare an Independent Research project during the final term, focusing on a subject of particular interest. The Certificate requires 24 credit points and completion of an Independent or Research paper for graduation. Course work may be completed in as little as one year, or may be extended over two academic years.

The Certificate in Archeological Site Conservation and Management is overseen by a member of the faculty of the GSAPP with special qualifications in Archeological Site management working with the Director of the Historic Preservation Program.

One exceptional Certificate student each year may be partially funded through a scholarship established by the Samuel H. Kress Foundation. Recommendations are made by the Historic Preservation Program Director.

Certificate in Archaeological Sites Conservation and Management

Proposed courses of study:

Fall semester

Required:
A6318 - Cultural Site Management 3 pts
A8790 - Independent Research 3 pts.

Electives:
A 6740 - Historic Preservation Theory & Practice 3 pts
A6741 - Conservation Workshop 3 pts
A6768 - Metals seminar or other conservation course 3 pts
A6726 - Planning Workshop 3 pts
A6795 - Preservation Law 3 pts

Any graduate level course from International Affairs, Art History, Archaeology, or other program within Columbia University, subject to review and approval by The Director of the Historic Preservation Program

Minimum 12 pts.

Spring semester

Required:
A6309 - Archaeological Sites Conservation & Maintenance 3 pts.

Electives:
A6790 - Preservation Colloquium 3 pts.
A6784 - Stone Seminar or other conservation course 3 pts.
A6773 - International Preservation Practice 3 pts.

Any graduate level course from International Affairs, Art History, Archaeology, or other program within Columbia University, subject to review and approval by The Director of the Historic Preservation Program

Minimum 12 pts.

TOTAL POINTS TO EARN CERTIFICATE: 24

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