Three survey volunteers with former assistant State Archaeologist Keving Black (right) on the 2014 PAAC Summer Survey in the Pawnee National Grasslands

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Program for Avocational Archaeological Certification

The Program for Avocational Archaeological Certification (PAAC) is a beneficial education program designed for the avocational archaeologist. Initially established by the Office of the State Archaeologist of Colorado (OSAC) and the Colorado Archaeological Society (CAS), the program has granted certifications since 1978. PAAC allows anyone with an interest in the archaeological record of Colorado to receive training outside of an academic degree program.  

All participants in the PAAC program must:

Please note: The Office of the State Archaeologist is now taking PAAC applications! Check out the PAAC Program Introduction for more info!

 

Explore the website to learn about PAAC!

Program Introduction
Learn more about the PAAC program!
Code of Ethics
All PAAC participants must abide by the Code of Ethics
Certification Information
Learn about the restructured PAAC certification

 

Class Information
Learn about the ways in which PAAC participants engage with archaeology

 

Class Offerings
Check out our current and past class offerings & Register for PAAC classes!
Local PAAC Coordinators
Learn about PAAC near you & connect with PAAC Coordinators in your area

 

FAQs
Have any questions?

 

 

Contact

PAAC State Coordinator
Sarah A. Allaun
Assistant State Archaeologist | Office of the State Archaeologist of Colorado
303-866-5746 | sarah.allaun@state.co.us