Jay-
 
As A SOPA-certiifed historical archaeologist under the old system - no I
don't think so.  The qualification requirements for SOPA speciality
certification were pretty darn reasonable and strictly inforced.  In my
opinion SOPA lost a great deal of professional authority when it stoped
certifying speciality expertise.
 
JOhn
 
John P. McCarthy, SOPA
Vice President, Sr. Archaeologist/Historian
IMA Consulting, Inc.
Minneapolis