2022-2023 Graduate Catalog

Master of Science in Historic Preservation

CIP Code

30.1201

30-36 credits

The Master of Science in Historic Preservation offers students from diverse undergraduate backgrounds a solid academic foundation and preparation necessary for professional careers in historic preservation. Graduates of the program enter a wide variety of positions in public/governmental, non-profit, and private organizations. Students receive a strong academic foundation matched with field experience working closely with community partners. The program prepares professionals qualified to handle the complex issues arising in today’s preservation fields.

Track 1:

A one-year program, consisting of a minimum of 30 graduate credits. This concentration is for students who already have demonstrated professional experience (e.g., minimum of two years of professional preservation practice) or who have achieved a minimum 3.0 GPA in previous academic experience in preservation an undergraduate historic preservation minor or major from an accredited college or university). The director of the graduate program in historic preservation will qualify applicants.

Degree requirements

ARCH 540Introduction to Preservation

3

ARCH 541Preservation Policy

3

ARCH 547Preservation Technology

3

ARCH 573Current Issues in Preservation

3

ARCH 606Documentation Studio

3

ARCH 607Preservation Studio I

3

ARCH 608Preservation Studio II

3

ARCH 626Preservation Research Methods

3

ARCH 639Contemporary History and Theory of Architecture

3

Total Credit Hours:27

600-level electives approved by the MSHP director, 3 credits

Total Credit Hours:30

Track 2:

A one-year (or 3 semesters) program, consisting of a minimum of 36 graduate credits intended for students with an undergraduate degree in any area.

Degree requirements

ARCH 540Introduction to Preservation

3

ARCH 541Preservation Policy

3

ARCH 547Preservation Technology

3

ARCH 573Current Issues in Preservation

3

ARCH 606Documentation Studio

3

ARCH 607Preservation Studio I

3

ARCH 608Preservation Studio II

3

ARCH 626Preservation Research Methods

3

ARCH 639Contemporary History and Theory of Architecture

3

Total Credit Hours:27

Electives approved by the MSHP director, 9 credits

1 general elective
2 electives at the 600-level
Total Credit Hours:36