Culture & Heritage Resource Management Certificate

Coming Fall 2026!

This 1-year Culture & Heritage Resource Management Certificate (CHRMC) combines Archaeology and Museum Studies to prepare you for diverse careers.

Career Paths

Graduates can work as junior helpers in archaeology, museums, and education. With further education, students could become an archaeologist, curator, or specialize in education, policy, curriculum development, advocacy, or work with Indigenous communities.

Course Overview

The CHRMC program includes 10 courses:

  • 5 Archaeology (SA) courses
  • 4 Museum & Indigenous Heritage Studies (MIHS) courses
  • 1 Elective course or a Siksika Knowledge (SK) course

Course examples include

  • Introduction to Archeology (SA 200)
  • Plains Archeology (SA 203, SA 306)
  • Siksika Archeology (SA 301)
  • Cultural Resource Management Archeology (SA 304)
  • Indigenous Curatorship (MIHS 225)
  • Introduction to Archives (MIHA)
  • Introduction to Museum & Indigenous Heritage Studies (MIHS 250)
  • Indigenous Museology (MIHS 250)

Culture & Heritage Resource Management Certificate

Suggested Program Sequence

Year 1
Fall 2025
Year 2
Fall 2026
SA 200 - Introduction to Archaeology SA 301 - Siksika Archaeology
SA 203 - Plains Archaeology SA 304 - Cultural Resource Management Archaeology
MIHS 225 - Indigenous Curatorship SA 306 - Canadian Plains Archaeology
Year 1
Winter 2026
MIHA 235 - Introduction to Archives
MIHS 250 - Introduction to Museum & Indigenous Heritage Studies
MIHS 250 - Indigenous Museology
Prerequisite English 30-1 or Academic Writing 303 and SK 200

Program Requirements

Applicants need:

  • English 30-1
  • Academic Writing 303
  • SK 200

Tuition, Fees & Application

Contact the OSCC Registrar for information on tuition, fees, important dates, and how to apply.

Program Contact

For more details, reach out to Leroy Wolf Collar at leroy.wolfcollar@oldsuncollege.ca