Historic Preservation, Master of Historic Preservation (M.H.P.)
Non-thesis only (capstone project required): 45 credits
The Master of Historic Preservation (MHP) requires completion of 45 credits. Required courses cover history and theory of preservation, preservation law, historical research methods,documentation, conservation, preservation economics, preservation planning & policy, group studio/workshop, internship, and independent final project. Elective courses may be taken from all contributing HISP units, and other departments with prior approval from the HISP Director. A description of the full MHP curriculum is available on the program web site at http://arch.umd.edu/hisp/historic-preservation.
Course | Title | Credits |
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Required courses: | ||
HISP600 | History, Theory, and Practice of Historic Preservation | 3 |
HISP611 | Historical Research Methods | 3 |
HISP630 | Preservation Policy and Planning | 3 |
HISP635 | Social and Ethnic Issues in Historic Preservation Practice | 3 |
HISP640 | Historic Preservation Law, Advocacy and Public Policy | 3 |
HISP650 | Historic Preservation Studio Workshop | 6 |
HISP655 | American Vernacular Architecture | 4 |
HISP670 | Conservation of Historic Places: Historic Materials, Building Systems, and Conservation | 3 |
HISP680 | Preservation Economics | 3 |
HISP690 | Historic Preservation Professional Practice (Preservation Management and Practice) | 2 |
HISP710 | Final Project in Historic Preservation I | 1 |
HISP711 | Final Project in Historic Preservation II | 2 |
HISP660 | Internship in Historic Preservation | 0 |
Electives | 9 | |
Total Credits | 45 |