The Program

The Certificate in Historic Preservation offers students a theoretical and practical introduction to the fields of cultural heritage and historic preservation through a combination of special courses and supervised internships. The program is multi-disciplinary and transcultural in nature, embracing state and national concerns, while also reflecting the surge of interest in conservation issues on a global scale. These developments have resulted in the rapid expansion of organizations devoted to the preservation issues and a dramatic increase in educational and career opportunities.

The certificate program offers a combination of courses originating in the Department of Art History and courses anchored in other departments and units. The certificate program is open to students in all units of the University, regardless of their major.

To be eligible for the Certificate students must have a G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher and must submit an application to the program. A Certificate in Historic Preservation will be awarded to all students who complete the program with an average of B or higher. The Certificate will be conferred only with the awarding a BA degree in an established department or other degree-granting program of the University.

Download Historic Preservation Application Form