 Cultural Heritage Technician Certificate
Examine our legacies and learn technical skills for museums, archaeological sites, archives and historic preservation in this new online program offered through San Juan College. Encompassing the rich heritage of the area, this program will prepare you to work with objects that are significant to our cultures, such as monuments, art, artifacts or architecture.
This program is offered completely online and has been created with the guidance of an advisory committee consisting of archival, museum, National Park Service and curriculum design professionals.
Because of our proximity to a number of World Heritage Sites, there is rich opportunity for work in these areas, both paid and volunteer. And because the need to preserve collections knows no geographical limits, online delivery makes this certificate accessible to students outside of the Four Corners region.
CUHT-110 State and Local History Research — 3 credits
This course examines the special methods and tools used in researching state and local history, including oral history; government, church, business and other organizational records; primary documents; and material culture.
CUHT-120 Collections Management I — 3 credits
Students will learn about managing objects in cultural collections such as museums, archives, historic buildings and private hands. Topics include proper handling, nomenclature, accessioning, deaccessioning, writing and adhering to a collections policy, as well as ethics.
CUHT-130 Interpretation Fundamentals — 3 credits
This course examines exhibits and education functions with cultural collections. Students will learn how to work with docents, fulfill interpretive responsibilities to specific audiences and use media applications to interpret material culture.
CUHT-140 Collections Management II — 3 credits
Students will learn to manage objects in cultural collections through the use of specialized software and data bases. Stabilization, storage, research, photography and other digital documentation will also be covered.
CUHT-150 Structural Preservation Fundamentals — 3 credits
Students will examine the structural components of historic buildings and archaeological sites, and gain a basic understanding of their preservation challenges.
CUHT-200 Internship/Cooperative Education — 1 credit
Students will apply the skills and knowledge gained in previous CUHT courses. This course will be arranged between the student and a program-approved site. The student will submit a portfolio to complete course requirements.
Total Required Credits 16
Under Development
BADM-115 Non-Profit Business Management Principles
Students will examine operational and philosophical bases for not-for-profit entities, including IRS designations, partnerships, project planning, marketing, and funding sources.
Information
San Juan College East, Aztec
505-334-3831, ext. 200, or
culturalheritagecert@sanjuancollege.edu
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