Online Graduate Certificate in Cognitive Archaeology Overview
Challenge yourself with a unique short-term learning opportunity.
The online Graduate Certificate in Cognitive Archaeology gives you the opportunity to study the evolutionary development of cognition in Homo sapiens and other primates through a variety of graduate-level courses in the UCCS departments of Anthropology, Psychology, and Philosophy.
Courses in this certificate are taught by subject-matter experts around the world, concentrating the expertise and experience of a small but vibrant research area into one rich learning experience. Because the courses are taught online, UCCS can offer the certificate to students throughout the world. This educational opportunity is invaluable to students majoring in a variety of disciplines, including anthropology, psychology, philosophy, linguistics, cognitive studies, and interdisciplinary studies.
Cognitive Archaeology Graduate Certificate
College of Letters, Arts & Sciences
100% Online
Delivery Method
$746*
Cost Per Credit
*Approximate In-state
$746*
Cost Per Credit
*Approximate Out-of-state
Priority Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Application Deadline
12
Credit Hours
2-3 Years
Average Completion Time
Cognitive Archaeology Graduate Certificate Course Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Cognitive Archaeology is offered fully online in an asynchronous format, meaning there are no set login times, and you can complete your coursework at the time and place most convenient for you. Course lengths vary, with both eight-week and 16-week courses offered, and you can choose the pace of the program that works best for you. The graduate certificate in Cognitive Archaeology can be completed in 1-4 semesters.
During the program, you will complete a written portfolio for review, consisting of one sample of written work from each class. Students must also maintain a 3.0 GPA. This program features small classes with a 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
What Is Cognitive Archaeology?
Cognitive archaeology is a truly interdisciplinary field that applies and integrates the concepts, theories, and methods of cognitive psychology, cognitive neuroscience, neuropsychology, anthropology, linguistics, the philosophy of mind, and the philosophy of consciousness to the tangible evidence for human evolution—non-human primate anatomy and behavior, human neuroanatomy, hominin paleontology, and archaeology.
Cognitive archaeology considers the origins and adaptive evolutionary purposes of cognitive processes and capabilities such as aesthetic cognition, causal cognition, cognitive control, cognitive fluidity, episodic memory, executive functions, expert retrieval structures, literacy, numerical cognition, praxis, prospective memory, skill, spatial cognition, Theory of Mind, visual attention, and working memory.
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Tuition and Fees
At UCCS Online, we strive to keep our tuition costs affordable so that you can get a world-class education that fits your budget. We know that affordability is an important factor, and that’s why we’re here to help you explore all of the options available to fund your education.
We’re here to answer your questions about tuition and financial aid, help you take care of the logistics, and make sure you’re able to focus on reaching your goals. Please note: This graduate certificate program is considered a “Course of Study Certificate” and not a Gainful Employment (GE) program, which means it is not eligible for aid, including the College Opportunity Fund (COF).
Currently, the Graduate Certificate in Cognitive Archaeology has no application fee.
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In State Cost Per Credit:
$746
Approximate tuition per credit hour based on the number of credits taken
Out of State Cost Per Credit:
$746
Approximate tuition per credit hour based on the number of credits taken
Admissions Information
Applications packages should include the following:
- Official transcript(s)showing an undergraduate GPA of 3.00 or higher.
- Official transcript(s) of previous education showing 15 semester hours of relevant graduate course work completed at an accredited university with a minimum 3.00 GPA. Post-degree applicants must have a master's or doctoral degree with a GPA of 3.00 or higher
- Completed admission application form
- Personal statement (maximum of 2 pages) describing interest in the program (i.e., objectives and goals for enrolling in the program, whether the certificate relates to current or future work plans, previous work or volunteer activities relevant to the certificate, educational background and experience as it relates to this certificate program)
- Current resume or curriculum vita
The priority application deadline is January 1. Once notified of acceptance in the certificate program, students will apply to the UCCS Extended Studies Program through LAS Extended Studies at: https://lases.uccs.edu/programs-a-l/cca.
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UCCS accepts applications throughout the year through a rolling admissions process. However, submitting your application by the preferred deadlines is advisable.
Our stated application deadlines are as follows, but we admit students up to a week before the semester starts. We have also started admitting students mid-semester before Session B begins.
- Fall Semester: August 1
- Spring Semester: November 1
- Summer Semester: May 1
- Summer 2025 – June 9, 2025
- Fall 2025 – August 25, 2025
- Spring 2026 – January 20, 2026
- Summer 2026 – June 15, 2026
- Fall 2026 – August 24, 2026
- Spring 2027 – January 19, 2027
Cognitive Archaeology Success Stories
The opportunity to earn the certificate in cognitive archaeology has had lasting positive effects on my academic career, including my subsequent acceptance into the doctoral program in archaeology at the University of Oxford. The opportunity to work with world-renowned researchers focused on the study of cognitive evolution gave me unique insights into the depth and breadth of the subdiscipline of cognitive archaeology. I recommend both the Center and its unique certification to anyone interested in exploring the evolution of human cognition.
– James H., Alum, Online Cognitive Archaeology Certificate
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