Requirements
CRM Certificate Program GoalsNational professional bodies and the National Park Service have established explicit guidelines for certification in CRM. The curriculum for the Graduate Certificate in Cultural Resource Management is based on these guidelines. A graduate of this Certificate Program will have broad familiarity with all of the aspects of CRM, and a firm control in their area of CRM specialization. For individuals considering advancement in a discipline-based specialization such as Archaeology, Curation, History, Historic Preservation, or Park Management, the Cultural Resource Management Certificate Program supplements an undergraduate degree in any of these areas. Students may choose to pursue a masters degree concurrently at WVU in a related field. Our graduates will be ready for entry-level positions in government or industry or to advance through further training to full competency. CRM Certificate Program RequirementsThe Masters-level Certificate in Cultural Resource Management consists of 12 hours of coursework. In addition each student must complete a 3 hour internship at a field location (or individual research project). There are 15 total hours to be completed to receive the certificate. Each student is expected to maintain an average of 3.0 GPA A maximum of 12 credits may be double-counted, if these courses are on the graduate level (500 and above), are relevant to the student’s Course of Study, and/or are approved by the relevant department. In addition, all students must complete HIST 793J “Introduction to Cultural Resource Management” [HIST 489 for undergraduates]. The CRM Certificate Program OverviewThe CRM Program is a Four Tier program which is regulated to government standards. TIER 1This part of the program consists of the Introduction to CRM Course [HIST 793J], which all students in the program must take. This course utilizes a panel of experts drawn from around the university and the surrounding region to introduce the students to the broad range of issues and areas in CRM. (Also listed as HIST 489 for undergraduates) This course will be taught every fall. TIER 2This part of the program allows a student to choose from among five predetermined courses, all applicable to various fields of CRM and Public History. Students will choose two of the following courses, depending on which are most relevant to their field of study. ART 552 Art History: American HIST 489 Introduction to Historic Preservation Methodology HIST 613 Local History Research Methodology RPTR 442 Historical and Cultural Interpretation SOCA 793 Introduction to Archaeology TIER 3This is a single course chosen by the student in order to focus on their own particular field. This course can be chosen from the course list, or from outside that list with approval from the program's director. Students may petition for approval of other courses. These courses will be taught on a rotating basis to meet the needs of students. The following are the most commonly taken courses for the certificate: ART 493T – Curatorial Practices TIER 4This is the final stage of the program, gathering all the students knowledge about the field into a final internship or project study. This can be chosen from a list that the CRM Program director has created, or the student may take it upon themselves to locate an internship position for themselves. Students will be registered for HIST 691G Directed Study: Cultural Resource Management Internship, a 3-6 credit hour course. A student may also elect to complete an Individual Research Project with the approval of the CRM Director if this will better fit his/her professional goals. This Individual Research Project is supervised by the CRM Director or an approved CRM faculty member. Internships will demonstrate competence through approved field placement (National Park Service, Vandalia Heritage Foundation, etc.). Both the Individual Research Project and the Internship include a written report and a presentation to the Faculty Committee. The capstone is designed such that students are expected to pull together information gained from relevant courses so that the faculty can judge the student’s competence. Students will demonstrate that they understand the general principles of CRM, the ability to integrate material from their courses, and to apply this knowledge in realistic settings: i.e. museums, historic preservation projects, or archeological sites. Public History Masters Program OverviewThe department offers a 36-hour M.A. in public history and—in collaboration with other units—a graduate-level 15 hour certificate in cultural resource management (CRM). Public historians generally work outside academic settings and CRM specialists pay special attention to heritage sites and objects. Graduates of both programs may enter positions in historic preservation, contract historical work, heritage tourism or park administration, or federal preservation law compliance. No other university in West Virginia offers similar programs. Students must apply to the history program and specify an interest in the Public History field on their application. While an undergraduate history degree is not required, a student may be required to take undergraduate courses to make up for deficiencies. Once admitted the student is required to take a Readings/Seminar course sequence, Historiography, and two consecutive semesters of a Graduate Colloquium. In addition to these required courses the student must take 15 credit hours worth of classes relevant to the CRM / Public History field. Once these requirements are met the student shall take a 6 hour internship or thesis course. Public History Masters Program Requirements
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Professional Interests
Application ProcessNon-Degree Graduate StudentsThose interested in applying to the CRM Certificate Program should apply to WVU as a "Non-Degree Graduate Student". This includes students working for federal and state parks, museums, etc., seeking systematic training in CRM, or students seeking entrance into CRM-related professions. University Requirements Bachelors Degree [2.5 Cumulative GPA] Maintain 2.5 GPA through the first 12 credit hours of course work Graduate StudentsIf you are currently enrolled in another graduate program at WVU, you may enroll in CRM courses in any of the participating departments. Contact the CRM Director for details. This includes students accepted in graduate programs at WVU and CRM course work is appropriate and applicable to their plans of study. For example, a student may be from the Davis College of Agriculture, Forestry and Consumer Sciences seeking a Parks and Recreation Masters Degree and wish to pursue a career in the field that is within Historic Sites Interpretation. This program will help the student to develop the CRM skills necessary to enter the field. Students can come from various Colleges at WVU. University Requirements Bachelors Degree [2.5 Cumulative GPA] Met Specific Program Requirements Department Acceptance CRM Director, Dr. Barbara Rasmussen: crm-publichistory@mail.wvu.edu.
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