MA/MS in Cultural Resource Management

The Master of Arts in Cultural Resource Management at the University of Lethbridge provides training in the skills, methods, and theoretical background required for work as a professional archaeologist within the cultural resource management industry. The program is designed for students with a background in archaeology, anthropology, Native American studies, or geography. It combines 9.0 to 18.0 credit hours of graduate coursework, a mandatory co-op semester, and thesis research integrated through a cooperative education model. Applicants must secure a potential thesis supervisor before submitting an application. The program can be completed full-time in 24 months or part-time in up to 48 months, with intakes offered in the Summer, Fall, and Winter terms. The program is delivered in person at the University of Lethbridge and prepares graduates for professional careers in cultural resource management and heritage consulting, as well as for further graduate study in archaeology.