Undergraduate

Bachelor of Science in Historic Preservation

The Historic Preservation major at RWU allows 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 programs. The Historic Preservation major provides courses of study in all the areas of academic preparation contained in the “Standards of Undergraduate Programs” adopted by the National Council for Preservation Education.

Degree Requirements
Major requirements in Historic Preservation are divided into four program areas: foundation courses, building styles and technology, field training and professional practice and Historic Preservation electives. Two foundation courses in United States history are taken through the Feinstein College of Arts and Sciences. In recognition of the multi-disciplinary nature of the field, historic preservation electives are offered across multiple academic disciplines.

Undergraduate majors successfully complete all University general education requirements, required coursework in the major and sufficient electives to total a minimum of 120 credits. Students also complete a non-credit internship to fulfill the University’s Feinstein Service Learning Requirement.

Foundation Courses

Building Styles and Technology

Field Training and Professional Practice

Historic Preservation Electives
Students complete three courses from the following:

Bachelor of Science / Master of Science in Historic Preservation 4+1

Degree Program
The Bachelor of Science/Master of Science in Historic Preservation 4+1 dual degree program, totaling 150 credits, is also available to qualified applicants.

Degree Requirements
Dual-degree (Bachelor of Science and Master of Science) students must successfully complete all University general education requirements and all B.S./M.S. program requirements (totaling 150 credits), a non-credit internship requirement to fulfill the University’s Feinstein Service Learning Requirement and a non-credit internship at the graduate level.

Undergraduate major requirements are divided into four program areas: foundation courses; building styles, technology and culture; field training and professional practice; and Historic Preservation electives. Required foundation courses and upperlevel program electives are available from select courses throughout the University.

Foundation Courses

Building Styles, Technology and Culture

Field Training and Professional Practice

Historic Preservation Electives
Students complete three Historic Preservation electives based on discussion with their academic advisor and, as needed, instructor approval.

Students complete three electives chosen from the following selection. Some courses have prerequisites.

Course offerings toward the Master of Science in Historic Preservation component of the dual degree

Core Courses

Historic Preservation Electives
Students complete electives based on discussions with their academic advisor and, as needed, instructor approval. In their last year, all students select three graduate-level electives from the following: