The Historic Preservation Major

Studies in Historic Preservation allow students to acquire a strong background in history, architectural styles, research methods and techniques, and preservation philosophy. Programs emphasize the application of materials conservation and preservation planning theory to practical, field-based preservation problems. All students gain professional experience and hands-on training through required internships and group projects.  Students also spend a semester in recommended Study Abroad. The Historic Preservation major provides study in all the areas of academic preparation contained in the “Standards for Undergraduate Programs” adopted by the National Council for Preservation Education.

Degree Requirements
Historic Preservation majors must successfully complete all University Core Curriculum requirements, required coursework in the major, and sufficient electives to total a minimum of 120 credits.

Major requirements in Historic Preservation are divided into three program areas: foundation courses, building styles and technology, and field training and professional practice. Two foundation courses in United States history are taken through the Feinstein College of Arts and Sciences.

Foundation Courses
HP                150               Introduction to Historic Preservation
HP                175               Documentation
HP                224L             Archival Research
Arch            101               Foundations of Architecture
HIST             201               United States History I: From Colonial Times
                                          to Civil War
HIST             202               United States History II: Civil War to Present
HP                351               History and Philosophy of Historic Preservation

Building Styles and Technology
AAH             121-122       History of Art and Architecture I-II
HP                160               American Buildings and the Western 
                                         Tradition
HP                341               Pre-industrial America
HP                342               Industrial America

Field Training and Professional Practice
HP                202               Principles of Preservation Planning
HP                301               Principles of Architectural Conservation
HP                382L             Architectural Conservation Lab
HP                384L             Preservation Planning Lab
HP                391               Architecture and Historic Preservation 
                                         Abroad or HP Elective
HP                425               Preservation Law and Finance
HP                469               Internship in Historic Preservation
HP                442               Professional Practice
HP                452               Senior Seminar
or
HP                451               Senior Thesis Project

The Historic Preservation Minor

HP                150               Introduction to Historic Preservation
AAH             121-122       History of Art and Architecture I-II
HP                224L             Archival Research
HP                351               History and Philosophy of Historic
                                         Preservation
and one of the following:
HP               202               Principles of Preservation Planning
HP               301               Principles of Architectural Conservation
HP               391               Architecture and Historic Preservation
                                         Abroad