Program for Avocational Archaeological Certification

Commonly Asked Questions

  Program Information
  Class Schedule
Local PAAC Coordinators
  Summer Training Survey
  Code of Ethics
  Candidate Application (PDF)
  Local PAAC Seminar Program
  Class Descriptions with Course Outline, Bibliography & Glossary

1.How do I join PAAC?
2.How much do classes cost?
3.How do I enroll for classes?
4.How can I find out about classes in my area?
5.Where are classes held?
6.Do I have to be a member of the CAS or CHS to join PAAC?
7.Do I get to dig or do other field work in PAAC?
8.Why are some classes squeezed into a single weekend?
9.Is PAAC class credit transferable to college/university programs?
10. What will a PAAC certificate do for me?
11. Are any changes in PAAC forthcoming?
12. Can I legally collect artifacts?

For answers to new or less-frequently-asked questions, contact the State PAAC Coordinator:

Kevin Black, CHS-OAHP
1300 Broadway
Denver, CO 80203
303.866.4671 FAX 303.866.2711
e-mail: kevin.black@chs.state.co.us

How do I join PAAC?

Joining PAAC is simple and free: just fill out the PAAC Candidate Application form, send it to the State PAAC Coordinator, and you're in!  Keep in mind that by signing the application form you are agreeing to abide by the PAAC Code-of-Ethics.  A materials fee is assessed when you enroll for any PAAC class, but is not due with the application.  Applications also are available at each class, and from the State PAAC Coordinator.

How much do classes cost?

A nominal materials fee of $12.00 is charged for each class, payable to the Colorado Historical Society at the time of enrollment.  Also, since class locations are arranged by local groups such as chapters of the Colorado Archaeological Society, there may be an additional small fee added to the $12 materials fee to cover any local expenses such as room rental.

How do I enroll for classes?

Enrollment for each class is handled by a Local PAAC Coordinator who lives in or near the city where the class will be held.  You can enroll for a class anytime after the announcement of the six-month PAAC class schedule (roughly June 7 and December 7).  However, you must contact the local coordinator no later than ten calendar days prior to the beginning of each class, because the class may be cancelled if fewer than ten people are enrolled by that time.  In some cases you may be able to enroll immediately prior to the start of a class, but you must still contact the Local PAAC Coordinator and let him/her know you would like to attend.

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