Our Students

Because this program is tailored towards working Archaeologists, sometimes the stars align and you meet the real world versions of your classmates. Such was the circumstance during the summer of 2021 where I worked with not one, not two, but three of our fellow CRM graduate students. I spent the summer conducting preservation maintenance on Ancestral Puebloan and Sinagua architecture with James Mariano. Then in August, I was assigned to Dixie Fire out in northern California where I worked with Charles Hutcheson and Joshua Stabhar. Such a wild and amazing experience! 

I chose Adams State University to advance myself professionally as a Cultural Resource Manager. One major benefit being a student here is learning applicable subjects that I could incorporate into the my current career. Another benefit being a student at ASU is being able to take that learning at my own pace, helping me balance my work and school life. 

After investing nearly 11 years into my career, I decided it was time to go back for my master’s degree after noticing others in the profession with less experience than me in higher positions.  By this point, I had already spent nearly 10 years developing a life I enjoy in a rural community including a stable, well-paying job and recent home ownership with my fiancé.  I did not want to uproot my life to go back to school.  Adams State University’s MA in Cultural Resource Management was the solution to my situation.  I’ve found the asynchronous format allows me to work through each module at times that work with my schedule but also allows me to interact and learn from and with my peers in a cohort environment.  The professors are wonderful, and the tuition rates cannot be beat.  Attending Adams State as an online Cultural Resource Management graduate student has allowed me to work towards achieving my career goals while maintaining my current role and staying in the community I love.  I am so grateful for this program.   

I am currently in my last semester of coursework and beginning my thesis. I am the Forest Archaeologist and Tribal Relations Program Manager for the Eldorado National Forest. This is my third year in the Cultural Resource Management Program at Adams State University. What I like most about this program is that I am able to integrate my class work with my busy work schedule, managing the heritage resources on the forest and working alongside wildland firefighters as a fire line archaeologist. I think the Adams State Cultural Resource Program is excellent for those of us already locked into professional careers pursuing our Masters. 

The flexibility of the Adams State CRM master's program has been critical for me. Because the program is online, I've been able to work towards my master's while living in a rural location where a traditional brick and mortar program isn't available. Additionally, I've been able to balance classes with working in the field. The instructors work hard to make themselves available for students and provide necessary guidance. I look forward to completing my thesis so that I will meet professional standards for the industry.