In addition to the two-year Master’s degree, the department also offers a graduate certificate in Historic Preservation, which is comprised of two required courses (HP 601 and HP 602) and two additional courses in an area of focus. Admission to the Graduate School is required to enroll in the certificate program. The Graduate Certificate program in Historic Preservation provides graduate training in historic preservation through the Anthropology, Architecture, and History departments. The program offers students already holding undergraduate degrees in related fields a complementary professional certificate. The program is designed to be an additional credential or enhancement, not a substitute for a. The University of Florida Historic Preservation Program offers a Master of Historic Preservation, Ph.D. With a concentration in Historic Preservation, and an Interdisciplinary Certificate in Historic Preservation. Master of Historic Preservation. The Master of Historic Preservation is a two-year (four-semester) graduate degree. Historic Preservation is a process of design for continuity and the management of change within an existing historic context. The Graduate Certificate in Historic Preservation offers specialized education in historic preservation design, technology, planning and management through graduate level courses. 17 High Street. Plymouth, New Hampshire,. Main Switchboard: (603) 535-5000. A member of the University System of New Hampshire. Compare 8 Masters Programs in Historic Preservation A master’s degree is a unit of study open to students at the gradual level. Students pursuing a program have the potential to expand their knowledge for the advancement of their careers or in preparation for doctorate programs.

Preservation design is an extraordinary field that combines history, planning and conservation with business, entrepreneurship and design innovation to elevate the built environment. SCAD empowers students to be leaders in this rapidly evolving profession. Within a studio-based curriculum, students push boundaries of interdisciplinary collaboration, crafting artful solutions that upcycle the community and the built environment. Pursue your passion at a school that has been at the vanguard of preservation for more than three decades.

Savannah is the place to study preservation design

Students learning preservation design in Savannah live and study in one of America’s most significant National Historic Landmark Districts. Their work with the local historic architecture forms the lessons of present-day preservation and offers valuable experience with issues of preservation advocacy, restoration, conservation, economics, project management and renewal.

• First African Baptist Church | Savannah, Georgia
• The McIntosh House | Savannah, Georgia
• Victorian District | Savannah, Georgia
• Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home Museum | Savannah, Georgia
• Zion Chapel of Ease and Cemetery | Hilton Head, South Carolina

• Planned Historic District | Springfield, Georgia
• Groton Plantation | Estill, South Carolina
• Massie Heritage Center | Savannah, Georgia
• Unitarian Universalist Church | Savannah, Georgia
• Harden House | Savannah, Georgia

'Working in one of America’s oldest and most unique National Historic Landmark communities prepared me for my current day-to-day projects including ongoing survey and assessment of historic sites and leading workshops on historic archaeology, masonry, and paint and finish treatments.'

Preservation design degrees

SCAD's preservation design degrees are offered in Savannah and online via eLearning.

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Chuck Chewning, creative director, Donghia, Inc.

Many programs at SCAD complement each other, giving you the option to explore multiple majors and diversify your skills. Learn how Chuck Chewning (B.F.A., historic preservation and interior design, 1986) used his two degrees to achieve international success.

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Creative collaborations

SCAD emphasizes collaboration between departments through opportunities like the SCADpad^® micro-housing project. SCADpad combined students from 12 different fields to reimagine the spaces in which we live. The project earned global media attention and the World Architecture News Urban Design Award for its innovations.

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'As a professor, I strive to help students discover their own passions and challenge them to set goals that demand their very best. Each year, each quarter and each class consistently inspire me through my students' extraordinary accomplishments.'

Preservation on an international scale

Beyond our Savannah-area preservation projects, SCAD garners continuous recognition for revitalization efforts around the world, including the adaptive use of the new SCAD Museum of Art in Savannah, Georgia; La Maison Basse in Lacoste, France; and the historic North Kowloon Magistracy in Hong Kong.

SCAD has been recognized with awards from:

• United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
• The American Institute of Architects (AIA)
• International Downtown Association
• The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art

• National Trust for Historic Preservation
• The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation
• Historic Savannah Foundation (HSF)
• Congress for the New Urbanism

Related majors and minors

Historic Preservation Masters Programs Us

Preservation design is an ever-evolving field. In order to thrive in such an industry, many students choose to pursue a double major or related minor while they are here. You can explore new perspectives, harness diverse creative approaches, and develop a unique, well-rounded style — all while earning multiple degrees.

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